Neuropsychology of Cognitive Decline : A Developmental Approach to Assessment and Intervention, Hardcover by Tuokko, Holly A.; Smart, Colette M., ISBN 1462535399, ISBN-13 9781462535392, Brand New, Free P&P in the UK"Description: Presenting best practices for assessment and intervention with older adults experiencing cognitive decline, this book draws on cutting-edge research and extensive clinical experience. The authors' integrative approach skillfully interweavesneuropsychological and developmental knowledge. The volume provides guidelines for evaluating and differentiating among normal aging, subjective cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment, and different types of dementia. It identifies risk and protective factors that may influence an individual's trajectory and describes how to create a sound case conceptualization. Evidence-based strategies for pharmacological, cognitive, behavioral, and psychological intervention with patients and their caregivers are illustrated with vivid case examples. Keywords: symptoms, older adults, elderly, seniors, normal aging, adult development, geriatric patients, geriatric clients, gerontology, clinical neuropsychology, subjective cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairments, cognitive functioning, memory loss, memory problems, brain health, neurodegenerative conditions, progressive, reversible, neuropsychological assessments, evaluation, differential diagnosis, interventions, Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia, Lewy bodies, prevention, preventive, protective, cognitive rehabilitation, pharmacological treatments, psychosocial interventions, psychotherapy, neurocognitive testing, neurocognitive disorders, cognitive neuroscience, neurological disorders, compensatory strategies, delirium"--
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