Umfang:
Online-Ressource (XV, 527 p. 26 illus, digital)
ISBN:
9781461431060
Serie:
Clinical Handbooks in Neuropsychology
Inhalt:
With the aging of the baby boomers and medical advances that promote longevity, older adults are rapidly becoming the fastest growing segment of the population. As the population ages, so does the incidence of age related disorders. Many predict that 15% - 20% of the baby-boomer generation will develop some form of cognitive decline over the course of their lifetime, with estimates escalating to up to 50% in those achieving advanced age. Although much attention has been directed at Alzheimers disease, the most common form of dementia, it is estimated that nearly one third of those cases of cognitive decline result from other neuropathological mechanisms. In fact, many patients diagnosed with Alzheimers disease likely have co-morbid disorders that can also influence cognition (i.e., vascular cognitive impairment), suggesting mixed dementias are grossly under diagnosed. The Clinical Handbook on the Neuropsychology of Aging and Dementia is a unique work that provides clinicians with expert guidance and a hands-on approach to neuropsychological practice with older adults. The book will be divided into two sections, the first addressing special considerations for the evaluation of older adults, and the second half focusing on common referral questions likely to be encountered when working with this age group. The authors of the chapters are experts and are recognized by their peers as opinion leaders in their chosen chapter topics. The field of neuropsychology has played a critical role in developing methods for early identification of late life cognitive disorders as well as the differential diagnosis of dementia. Neuropsychological assessment provides valuable clinical information regarding the nature and severity of cognitive symptoms associated with dementia. Each chapter will reinforce the notion that neuropsychological measures provide the clinician with sensitive tools to differentiate normal age-related cognitive decline from disease-associated impairment, aid in differential diagnosis of cognitive dysfunction in older adults, as well as identify cognitive deficits most likely to translate into functional impairments in everyday life.
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Handbook on the Neuropsychology ofAging and Dementia; Preface; Contents; Contributors; Part I: Assessment of Older Adults:Special Considerations; 1: Special Considerations for the Neuropsychological Interview with Older Adults; Demographic and Referral Information; Physical, Cognitive, and Emotional Complaints; Physical Symptoms; Cognitive Symptoms; Emotional Symptoms; Functional Capacity; Taking a History; Medical History; Social History; Conclusion; Clinical Pearls; References; 2: Consideration of Cognitive Reserve; Introduction to Cognitive Reserve; Theoretical Issues
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Estimating Cognitive ReserveIndividual Characteristics; Cumulative Life Experiences; Intellectual Function; Statistical Approaches; Brain Network Patterns; Application of Cognitive Reserve in Clinical Practice; Clinical Pearls; References; 3: Considerations for the Neuropsychological Evaluation of Older Ethnic Minority Populations; Sociocultural Framework; Health Disparities; Culture and Cognitive Aging; Dementia; Risk for Misdiagnosis; Considerations for Neuropsychological Evaluation with Ethnic Minority Older Adults; Ethical Issues and Competence; The Physical Space
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Clinical Interview and HistoryPre-interview; Establishing and Maintaining Rapport; Interviewing Considerations; Informants; Testing Considerations; Neuropsychological Test and Normative Data Selection; Screening Instruments; English Language Tests and Normative Data; Non-English Language Tests and Normative Data; Sociocultural Testing Issues; Culture and Acculturation; Bilingual Older Adults; Qualitative Information; Post-evaluation Considerations; Final Thoughts; Clinical Pearls; References; 4: The Assessment of Change: Serial Assessments in Dementia Evaluations
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The Assessment of Change: Serial Assessments in Dementia EvaluationsNorms and How We Use Them in Single-Point Assessments; Using Serial Assessments to Identify Meaningful Change; Reliable Change in Serial Assessments with Older Adults; Reliable Change: A Statistical Approach to Meaningful Change; Reliable Change: The Basic Model; A Case Example: Application of Reliable Change Methods in Clinical Practice; Future Directions: Change as a Neurocognitive Biomarker; Conclusions; Clinical Pearls; References; 5: After the Diagnosis of Dementia: Considerations in Disease Management; Introduction
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Treating DementiaVitamins, Supplements, and Medical Foods; Nonpharmacological Interventions for Cognitive Symptoms; Importance of a Comprehensive Physical and Psychological Exam; Depression; Anxiety; Other Behavioral Disturbances; Aggression; Delirium; Considerations for Speci fi c Non-Alzheimer Dementias; Utilizing Support Groups, Social Services, and Planning for the Future; Patient Support Groups; Support Groups for Caregivers; Social Services and Patient Care; Medical-Legal Considerations; Health-Care Proxy, Advance Care Directives, and Legal Planning; Legal Capacity and Guardianship
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Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 9781461431053
Weitere Ausg.:
Buchausg. u.d.T. Handbook on the neuropsychology of aging and dementia New York : Springer, 2013 ISBN 9781461431053
Sprache:
Englisch
Schlagwort(e):
Alter
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Demenz
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Neuropsychologie
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Wahrnehmungsstörung
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Evaluation
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Handbuch
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Aufsatzsammlung
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Aufsatzsammlung
DOI:
10.1007/978-1-4614-3106-0
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