Reviews
John E. Prescott, MD:
Professor Emeritus & Former Dean, West Virginia School of Medicine, and International Academic Leader
“You have questions and (Dr.) Frumkin has the answers.”
“This book is like a conversation with a trusted friend who provides practical knowledge and well-researched advice on topics not often discussed. My recommendation everyone over 65 should read it now.”
“This is straight talk about topics that concerns all of us over 65”.
“Clear, concise, and thoughtful, (Dr.) Frumkin pull no punches with his insightful review and recommendations on topics that are critically important to all of us and our families.”
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H. Nicholas Augenstein, MD:
Internist and Geriatrician, Associate Professor and Physician Emeritus Eastern Virginia Medical School (ret.)
“I just finished Chapter 1 and find it hard to put down. This is a cliche I rarely if ever use. Your transparency, passion for accuracy, humor and intellect make for a complex read, that still makes for easy understanding, while providing hope with/through knowledge. Your breadth of comprehension on such a huge and ubiquitous topic speaks of a huge investment on your part. I feel privileged to be asked to read and comment on the work. Surely almost everyone over the mystical age of 55 has pondered/feared dementia, at one time or another, though “I don’t recall that I ever did”.
“This is quite a book. It covers a lot of ground and in exceptional depth. It is extremely well documented with current references. It gets in the practical side of things and your sharing of personal experiences and thoughts makes the book personal. For the Worried Well, it can give great comfort, or at its worst, confirm the fact that someone may be of the Worried Un-well. But then you give superb detail in how to logically pursue one’s own evaluation, with all of the useful caveats such as, ‘do you really want to go there?’ This will make a very useful reference to recommend to those in the family and in practice, when the concern arises. Thank you for the ‘pre-release’ edition.”
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Alan Robert Ross, MA, PhD:
Educator, Neuroscientist, Psychologist, Entrepreneur, Expatriate, Rare Book Merchant, and Investment Counselor. Retired professor of psychology, and former neuroscience researcher at The Montreal Neurological Institute of McGill University.
“A Doctor’s Guide to Memory Loss, Cognitive Decline, and Dementia is an example of “Truth in Advertising”. Although the title is not a snappy sound bite, it is honestly descriptive of the contents. If you are interested in any of these topics, Dr. Frumkin’s book is for you, if you want an honest, scientific and practical explanation of the existing data, concepts, causes, and treatments of age-related memory problems, including the large variety of potential cognitive deficits that may affect people as they get older.
“Because he did the research for this book, for practical reasons. He did it for himself as well for the non-health professionals in his family. As one of those doctors (in both psychology & medicine) who has spent a long career helping others, it would be almost criminal to fail to share what he’s learned with potential patients and caregivers.
“As someone who tried to help my mother with her increasing cognitive problems (and related frustration) I would have welcomed an earlier edition of the Guide. This First Edition though is up-to-date in a very popular but frustrating field of research, and contains explanations and examples that makes it easier to understand.
“The Guide will help the reader understand the process and what people can do to reduce the likelihood that they and/or their loved ones will suffer significant problems. But it is honest as well as helpful; it can’t recommend “cures”, because we all await an effective one to be discovered. On the other hand, the Guide provides comprehensive coverage on the lifestyles that are associated with not having severe memory problems as you age; valuable information no matter if you are 20 and concerned about your Grandparents, or you are one of the Grandparents.
“The good news brought to us by Dr. Frumkin is that the average person who lives a long life, can cope with minor (often temporary forgetting), but does not have disastrous cognitive problems in old age; not even Alzheimer’s.
“I can give you an informal guarantee that, if the title of this book motivates you to buy it, you will consult it after you have read it. You will also want to lend it out, but be sure to get it back.”
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Shari Barkin, MD, MSHS:
Endowed Professor and Chair, Physician in Chief, Children’s Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University. Past-President for the Society of Pediatric Research, Member, the National Academy of Medicine
“As the only Pediatrician who won the award for Geriatric Medicine in my medical school class, I understand how important developmental milestones are for understanding how we define normal and how this can help us determine if we need to intervene. And yet, once we become adults, we no longer have a sense of developmental milestones. What is normal? When should we intervene? When should we worry? Dr. Frumkin uses his unique voice to combine evidence and experience to help us understand these critical questions and answers.”
“Does it mean I am losing my memory and Alzheimer’s is right around the corner every time I forget another password? In this practical, informative, and humanistic book, Dr. Frumkin helps us understand what normal aging means for our memory. Memory lapse doesn’t equal memory loss. Memory changes don’t always portend cognitive decline. This book combines evidence with experience to help us ask questions like ‘what is normal for age?’ and ‘what is memory?’ and ‘what is aging?’”
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Barbara A. Mori, Ed.D:
Author of three textbooks, and Director of Special Education, and Senior Director of Student Services in various school districts in California. Recognized for establishing breakthrough treatment and educational programs for autistic individuals. (ret.)
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Allen A. Mori, Ed.D.:
Author of nine textbooks and numerous refereed journal articles. Dean of Education at Marshall University and the California State University, Los Angeles. Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at the CaliforniaState University, Dominquez Hills. (ret.)
“Frumkin breaks new ground and establishes significant scientific and practical benchmarks for the study of one of the most vexing societal and mental health care challenges of our generation. Scientists and physicians who study this issue will be using his framework to guide and assist their efforts in addressing the issues affecting the lives of generations of people to come. Both health care professionals and interested readers will be well advised to add Frumkin’s seminal work to their libraries.”
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Saket Saxena, MD:
Center for Geriatric Medicine, Cleveland Clinic
“Thank you for sharing wonderfully written articles in JEM and AARP. As I continue to browse your insightful book, I find that your perspective on neurodegeneration/dementia is both scientific and personal and will give much-needed insight to the readers. This book will provide readers with new information and support them with what they might already feel or know.”
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Kenneth Barkin, MA:
Psychic, Channel, Metaphysical Teacher, Light Being Intermediary, Manifestation Consultant, Realm & Dimensional Communicator
“Aging or Alzheimer’s? A Doctor’s Personal Guide to Memory Loss, Cognitive Decline, and Dementia by Kenneth Frumkin, MD, PhD is a must read for any person concerned about memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. It is a very thoughtful, well researched read with important information and some humor thrown into the mix. It is also very helpful for family members who are caring for a loved one dealing with any mental decline. Anyone dealing with cognitive decline or a loved one with cognitive decline needs a strong support system. This book will help you navigate whatever you are going through in this process to establish what you need.”
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