Dr Wendy Bourke realised six years ago that she was losing her memory and stepped down from work sooner than she had planned.

I searched for books that had been specifically designed for people living with dementia but to my astonishment, I found none suitable. And so I decided to write my own. Being a gerontologist ...

Beachwood resident Ronald-Stephane Gilbert, in his first published book, tells of his many visits to Maine, where he was raised, to cherish what remained of his mother's mind as she battled dementia.

But whether you reach for the TV controller, or a favorite book, your choice could have ... people (or one in every 1000 people) are living with dementia. Nearly two-thirds are women.