Simon Gerhand (NHS Wales Hywel Dda Health Board)

The Neuropsychology of Dementia

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

An accessible clinical guide to dementia or mild cognitive impairment for healthcare professionals, covering both diagnosis and intervention. Featuring essential background information alongside the latest advances in diagnostic technology and treatment options. A comprehensive and valuable resource for all working in working in dementia services.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 196
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 346g
• ISBN-13: 9781009012348
• ISBN-10: 1009012347
• Artikelnr.: 70289482

Autorenporträt

Simon Gerhand is a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist working in the Older Adult Service in Hywel Dda Health Board of NHS Wales. He is also on the BPS Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists and is on the executive committee of the BPS Division of Neuropsychology.

Inhaltsangabe

Part I. Essential Background Knowledge: 1. Overview
2. Diagnosing dementia
3. Functional neuroanatomy
4. Neuropsychological assessment in dementia diagnosis
Part II. Diagnosing Different Types of Dementia: 5. Alzheimer's disease
6. Vascular dementia (VaD)
7. Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's dementia, and Parkinson's plus
8. Frontotemporal dementia
9. Alcohol-related brain damage
Part III. Intervention: 10. Cognitive rehabilitation
11. Pharmacological interventions
12. Reducing risk factors for MCI and early dementia
Part IV. Recent Developments/Contemporary Issues: 13. Biomarkers and imaging
14. Dementia and mental capacity
Index.