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

'This is an invaluable resource for clinicians working in memory clinics and in the community. All the necessary information that clinicians need for working with people with mild cognitive impairment and dementia will be at their fingertips thanks to this book. From diagnosing dementia through differences between dementia subtypes to different types of interventions for treating and preventing dementia and assessing mental capacity, this book provides it all. The clear and concise, part-educational and part-instructional style, together with illustrative examples and useful tools such as checklists and decision trees, means that this book will serve as a fountain of knowledge and guidance for all members of the multidisciplinary team and not just psychologists. Dr Gerhand notes that he aimed to provide information 'all in one place' - he has certainly achieved this and he has achieved this well!' Rebecca Gould, Professor of Psychological Therapies & Honorary Clinical Psychologist, University College London

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]