Auteur : Lichtenberg, Peter A. / Murman, Daniel L. / Mellow, Alan M.

Maison d'édition : Wiley

Date de publication : 2003

Collation : xvi, 440 p.

ISBN : 0471419826

Langue : Anglais

Table des matières : 1. Neurologic aspects of Alzheimer's disease -- 2. Psychological evaluation and nonpharmacologic treatment and management of Alzheimer's disease -- 3. Neurologic aspects of dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson's disease with dementia -- 4. Neurological aspects of Prion diseases and frontotemporal dementias -- 5. Psychological and neuropsychological aspects of Lewy body and frontal dementia -- 6. Neurologic aspects of vascular dementia : basic concepts, diagnosis and management -- 7. Psychological and neuropsychological aspects of vascular and mixed dementia -- 8. Neurologic aspects of nondegenerative, nonvascular dementias-- 9. Psychiatric diagnosis and management of psychosis in dementia -- 10. Psychiatric assessment and treatment of depression in dementia -- 11. Psychological and nonpharmacological aspects of depression in dementia -- 12. Psychiatric assessment and treatment of nonpsychotic behavioral disturbances in dementia -- 13. Psychological and nonpharmacological aspects of agitation and behavioral disorders in dementia : assessment, intervention, and challenges to providing care -- 14. Integrated case studies

Résumé : Presents cutting–edge information on a variety of dementia–causing illnesses. Provides relevant material for professionals working with AIDS patients, substance abusers, stroke or other vascular patients, and other individuals suffering from degenerative illness. Edited by leading experts in geriatric health and dementia.

Mots-clés : Démence / Maladie d'Alzheimer

Cote : WM 220 H236 2003