Thousands suffer from dementia. There is a clear need for better understanding of the condition, both for those who suffer from it and for those around them - to be aware of what it may mean and to know what can be done to improve the mental health of sufferers. This book provides an easy and accessible introduction.

Jane Matthews gives valuable and comprehensive advice into the whole range of carer's situations, whether that involves shopping for a housebound neighbour, or giving up work to care full-time for a disabled child or confused parent.

IBS is an invisible disease - sufferers battle on pretending nothing is wrong and hiding their embarrassing symptoms. And it isn't life-threatening - so why would anyone take it seriously? Yet it can seriously restrict how we live, work and play. Based on their experience as both sufferers and health specialists, Dr Arroll and Professor Dancey provide the latest guidance on the causes, diagnosis and treatment, including the hugely significant part...

This text helps readers manage arthritis by becoming an expert patient. It shows that much of the pain is unnecessary and focuses on the many ways in which arthritis can affect daily life before leading the reader through options available to relieve suffering.

Stroke is the third most common cause of death and a major cause of disability in many countries, but most strokes are preventable. This book contains information the reader needs to understand why strokes occur and how to prevent future strokes. For those living with stroke, common problems and solutions are explored.

Aimed primarily at the family and carers of people with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, this book provides practical and sympathetic guidance to anyone dealing with this devastating condition on a daily basis.

This title describes the science behind IBS, and the sophisticated techniques being used to understand symptoms such as bloating and pain. It highlights symptoms that can be suggestive of something more serious and what to do about them.

'Go Your Crohn Way' offers a frank account of life with Crohn's disease. Told with humour and honesty, Kathleen Nicholls' friendly understanding will help banish the feelings of isolation so often caused by chronic illness, and encourage you to be truly candid with the people who do need to know that you are not at all 'fine'.

30 carers of different ages, backgrounds and circumstances share their experiences of looking after a parent, partner or friend with dementia. Their stories reveal that the quality of diagnosis, treatment and care in the UK is, in many cases, unsatisfactory.