Geriatric neuropsychology
Subtitle: assessment and intervention
By: edited by Deborah K. Attix, Kathleen A. Welsh-Bohmer.
Contributors: Attix, Deborah K.; Welsh-Bohmer, Kathleen A.
Publisher: Guilford Press; The Guilford Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Subjects: Geriatric neuropsychiatry.; Cognition disorders in old age -- Diagnosis.; Neuropsychological tests.; Mental Disorders -- diagnosis -- Aged.; Mental Disorders -- therapy -- Aged.; Behavioral Symptoms -- Aged.; Neuropsychological Tests -- Aged.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: An integrated model for geriatric neuropsychological assessment / Guy G. Potter and Deborah K. Attix; title: Normal aging and mild cognitive impairment / Glenn Smith and Beth K. Rush; title: Neurodegenerative dementias / Kathleen A. Welsh-Bohmer and Lauren H. Warren; title: Stable and slowly progressive dementias / Allison Cato and Bruce A. Crosson; title: Potentially reversible cognitive symptoms in older adults / Wes S. Houston and Mark W. Bondi; title: Using norms in neuropsychological assessment of the elderly / Robyn M. Busch, Gordon J. Chelune, and Yana Suchy; title: Functional assessment / Daniel Marson and Katina R. Hebert; title: Cultural issues / Jennifer J. Manly; title: Feedback / Joanne Green; title: An integrated model for geriatric neuropsychological intervention / Deborah K. Attix; title: Training of cognitive and functionally relevant skills in mild Alzheimer's disease, an integrated approach / David Loewenstein and Amarilis Acevedo; title: Spaced retrieval: a case study in dissemination of a cognitive intervention for persons with dementia / Cameron J. Camp; title: Multi-technique program approaches / Linda Clare; title: Rehabilitation of language impairments in dementia / Cynthia K. Thompson and Nancy Johnson; title: External aids / Michelle S. Bourgeois; title: Behavioral treatment of affective disorders and associated symptoms / Rebecca Logsdon, Susan M. McCurry, and Linda Teri; title: Behavioral treatment of impaired functioning and behavioral symptoms / Ann Louise Barrick; title: Group psychotherapy approaches for dementia / Guy G. Potter, Deborah K. Attix, and Cory K. Chen; title: Pharmacological and other treatment strategies for Alzheimer's disease / Kathleen Hayden and Mary Sano.