The Neuropsychology of Cortical Dementias

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Psychology, Neuropsychology, Ailments & Diseases, Diseases
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Author: Mary Anderson, PhD, Shane S. Bush, PhD, ABPP, ABN, Steven W. Anderson, PhD ISBN: 9780826107275
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company Publication: December 16, 2014
Imprint: Springer Publishing Company Language: English
Author: Mary Anderson, PhD, Shane S. Bush, PhD, ABPP, ABN, Steven W. Anderson, PhD
ISBN: 9780826107275
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Publication: December 16, 2014
Imprint: Springer Publishing Company
Language: English

"This book provides an overview of the cognitive and behavioral profiles of the cortical dementias in a readable and clinically relevant manner. Its emphasis on disease entities primarily affecting cortical structures allows for a more comprehensive description of the latest insights into the pathogenesis and assessment of a number of different disease processes... Weighted Numerical Score: 98 - 5 Stars!"

Melissa Jones, MD (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)
Doody's Medical Reviews

The Neuropsychology of Cortical Dementias addresses in depth the neuropsychological impact and features of the full range of cortical dementias. It examines the differential neuropathological and pathophysiological bases of these dementias and emphasizes their behavioral and cognitive aspects in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. The book also presents the most advanced techniques and strategies for disease-specific treatment. Important legal/ethical issues and the role of caregivers in treating dementia patients are also covered.

Featuring contributions from such diverse disciplines as neuropsychology, neurology, psychiatry, and clinical psychology, this volume provides a broad interdisciplinary perspective for practicing clinical neuropsychologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, gerontologists, and psychologists who work with patients with dementia.

Key Features:

  • Includes comprehensive, clinically focused coverage of all major cortical dementias
  • Covers neuroanatomy, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of dementia patients, as well as legal and ethical issues
  • Discusses assessment and diagnosis from the perspectives of neuroimaging and cognitive and behavioral symptoms
  • Discusses a range of interventions (pharmacological, cognitive behavioral, etc.) and management issues related to dementia treatment
  • Informed by contributions from such diverse disciplines as neuropsychology, neurology, psychiatry, and clinical psychology
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"This book provides an overview of the cognitive and behavioral profiles of the cortical dementias in a readable and clinically relevant manner. Its emphasis on disease entities primarily affecting cortical structures allows for a more comprehensive description of the latest insights into the pathogenesis and assessment of a number of different disease processes... Weighted Numerical Score: 98 - 5 Stars!"

Melissa Jones, MD (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)
Doody's Medical Reviews

The Neuropsychology of Cortical Dementias addresses in depth the neuropsychological impact and features of the full range of cortical dementias. It examines the differential neuropathological and pathophysiological bases of these dementias and emphasizes their behavioral and cognitive aspects in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. The book also presents the most advanced techniques and strategies for disease-specific treatment. Important legal/ethical issues and the role of caregivers in treating dementia patients are also covered.

Featuring contributions from such diverse disciplines as neuropsychology, neurology, psychiatry, and clinical psychology, this volume provides a broad interdisciplinary perspective for practicing clinical neuropsychologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, gerontologists, and psychologists who work with patients with dementia.

Key Features:

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