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The Alzheimer’s Association
The Big Brain Puzzle Book; featuring puzzles from the internationally-syndicated puzzle writer Terry Stickels
Time Inc.
Release Date September 2009
US $11.99; 160 Pages
ISBN 13: 978-1-60320-820-8; ISBN 10: 1-60320-820-8
Okay, this book is pretty interesting and very entertaining. I’ve actually had a lot of fun reviewing this book and know that one BlogFully reader is going to be thrilled to receive a copy.
Now, I won’t lie to you when I say that I didn’t, until today, ever recall being effected with a family member having this disease. Maybe I was just too young to understand why my grandmother acted like a child or how she threw fits like the rest of us. Maybe it’s because I thought she was just an old crabby woman who had seen and been through better days. I think, personally her’s was more of a Senile issue than Alzheimer’s, but whatever the reason, it is so important to be aware of the warning signs.
Knowing the 10 Warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease is vital to being diagnosed early and receiving the best help and care possible. Take a moment and read the 10 Warning signs and if you notice any relations, please seek a doctor for help.
When I was asked to share this book, I didn’t do it just because I like receiving the goods. I did it because I see the importance in getting the word out about Alzheimer’s as well as sharing preventive challenges you can take to decrease your chances of getting it.
Copyright 2009 Terry Stickels. Used with permission. Originally published in ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION PRESENTS THE BIG BRAIN PUZZLE BOOK
The Big Brain Puzzle Book is filled, to the rim, with stimulating brainteasers and puzzles created by internationally-syndicated puzzle writer, Terry Stickels. Terry is well known for his three columns: “Frame Games,” published in USA Weekend magazine; “Stickelers,” featured in more than 200 newspapers daily, and he is also a featured puzzle columnist for London’s largest newspaper, The Guardian.
The wonderful news about this book is that it hopes to help the Alzheimer’s Association promote brain health by offering an enjoyable and easy way to activate your brain long after the book’s release. The sad thing is, if you didn’t know already; every 70 seconds a person in America develops Alzheimer’s disease. It affects families across the country. The good news, again, is- you can actually decrease your chances of developing this progressive and fatal disease by simply increasing your brain activity with a puzzle book like The Big Brain Puzzle Book.
The puzzle book is categorized into three progressive levels:
- Level 1 – Basic logic reasoning, visual and wordplay games will help kick start neurons. Frame games, like descrambling the letters “Hsilgne” to make “Shingle,” are found throughout this section.
- Level 2 – Readers are encouraged to work through more challenging puzzles with friends and family. This section incorporates out-of-the-box trivia questions like knowing which state besides Missouri is bordered by eight states.
- Level 3 – Complete higher level mathematical equations, wordplay and spatial and logical reasoning games. Advanced exercises, like finding the next fraction in a sequence and mind-bending word problems, come into play.
THE BIG BRAIN PUZZLE BOOK is available wherever books are sold and will aid the Alzheimer’s Association in its mission to promote brain health. It is available for purchase on Amazon.com
About the Alzheimer’s Association & Terry Stickels:
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. For more information, visit http://www.alz.org/.
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7:08 PM on October 14th, 2009
Holy Crap!!! I could only get 2 of the 4 countries….I’ve never had to deal with any alzheimers but my husband experienced it with his grandfather. He’s been interested in the disease ever since he was a young boy because he saw “the change”. I would very much like to win this or if not then at least I know it’s out there and how to find it. Thanks so much for this oppertunity.
6:51 PM on October 14th, 2009
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9:17 PM on October 14th, 2009
I would like to win this puzzle book. I’m always looking for puzzle books that challenge my husband and they are hard to find. This one sounds like it would challenge him.
11:24 AM on October 15th, 2009
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11:56 AM on October 15th, 2009
Ooooh! My sister and I would fight over this puzzle book! Great giveaway.
11:57 AM on October 15th, 2009
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8:43 PM on October 16th, 2009
This sounds like alot of fun and you can learn something all at the same time. This would also be good for my dad cause he has problems with his memory. Thanks.
8:53 PM on October 16th, 2009
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9:49 PM on October 16th, 2009
I’d love to win this for myself and my husband who is in very begin stages.
9:49 PM on October 16th, 2009
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9:50 PM on October 16th, 2009
Would love to win this for my mom and dad!
9:50 PM on October 16th, 2009
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7:45 AM on October 19th, 2009
I could only get 2 of the countries as well. I had a guess on another, but wasn’t quite sure if that was a real country or me hoping I’d gotten another one correct.
Still, we love puzzles in our house and this sounds like it’s for a good cause. I’ll give this a deeper look @ Amazon to consider for some people this year.
10:42 AM on October 19th, 2009
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7:02 PM on October 19th, 2009
My mom has been working her way through crossword puzzle books, learned suduku and has been working on various “pencil puzzles” so I think this is something she would really enjoy!
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9:02 PM on October 19th, 2009
This would be perfect for my father in law. He is always trying to keep his mind active with things like this. Thanks for the chance!
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9:03 PM on October 19th, 2009
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9:36 PM on October 19th, 2009
Hubby loves to do puzzles- this would make a great gift for him.
11:05 PM on October 19th, 2009
I love puzzle books and would happily fight Alzheimer’s with this
11:05 PM on October 19th, 2009
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11:26 PM on October 19th, 2009
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11:43 PM on October 20th, 2009
This book sounds like it will be fun. I would love to use it with my family!
2:33 PM on October 21st, 2009
I would love to win this book for my sister She is hooked on puzzle books and would have fun with this one.. Thanks for this giveaway
4:03 PM on October 22nd, 2009
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11:11 PM on October 27th, 2009
My grandma used to do word search puzzles all the time to keep the dementia at bay. She died last year at the age of 95…
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3:36 PM on October 28th, 2009
I would love this book. My Grandmother is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, and I want to do all I can to prevent this from happening to me.
9:49 PM on October 30th, 2009
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8:44 PM on October 31st, 2009
My mom loves to do puzzles-this would be right up her alley
8:44 PM on October 31st, 2009
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10:40 PM on October 31st, 2009
Wow. I only got 2 of the countries. I’m hoping the others a new or been renamed.I used to be good at geography!
I know people who have family members with Alzheimer’s and have seen the toll it takes on them.
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10:42 PM on October 31st, 2009
i love to learn more and enhances brain improvement
4:53 AM on November 7th, 2009
My Mom loves solving puzzles and this would be a good gift for her.
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