The Neuropsychology of Dementia
A Clinician's Manual

A practical guide to the assessment, diagnosis, and management of dementia and mild cognitive impairment for healthcare professionals.

Simon Gerhand (Author)

9781009012348, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 17 October 2024

194 pages
23.3 x 15.6 x 1.1 cm, 0.34 kg

'Dr Gerhand's practical and accessible new book is available to fill the gap between quick how-to articles and imposing neuropsychology tomes. A slim paperback volume, it's designed for health professionals who need to know more about dementias and how to assess them. For family medicine clinicians, it hits that sweet spot, enabling practitioners to become more sophisticated in their knowledge of dementias and choice of assessment tools, without being too burdened. Given our aging population and the increasing incidence of dementia, along with a shortage of neuropsychologists, a need exists for better detection of progressive cognitive impairments at the level of primary care and other relevant specialties. This book would be valuable for any family physician, as well as for psychiatrists, psychologists, and geriatricians.' Esther Strahan, Family Medicine

An up-to-date clinical guide for healthcare professionals on the assessment, diagnosis and management of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), including the role played by neuropsychology in the diagnostic process. Written in an accessible style, it provides a reference book for qualified professionals and a valuable resource for students and trainees working in dementia services. The book covers the diagnosis and management of the most common forms of dementia, and some rarer types, and the latest advances in diagnostic technology and current and future treatment options. It explores non-pharmacological interventions for cognitive impairment and preventative measures to reduce the risk of developing dementia. Featuring the essential background information required by all clinicians working in the field, alongside a review of recent research and developments in the field. With an emphasis on the links between theory and practice, this is a must-read manual for clinicians working in memory clinics.

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.

Subject Areas: Neurology & clinical neurophysiology [MJN]