
Handbook on the Neuropsychology of Aging and Dementia (Clinical Handbooks in Neuropsychology)
Author: Lisa D. RavdinPublisher: SpringerHardcover:ISBN 10: 3319934961ISBN 13: 978-3319934969This book offers a hands-on guide to identifying dementia. It details special considerations for conducting neuropsychological assessments and illuminates symptoms associated with specific disorders and their relationship to functional impairments. Review From the reviews: “This is a practical guide to assessment, recommendations, and prevention of cognitive decline and dementia. … The chapters are organized fairly uniformly … . The book includes helpful tables and figures as well as some clinical case examples. … this will be an invaluable resource, both for seasoned veterans and novice clinicians. It also will be of great assistance to neuropsychologists who are considering changing their focus to older adults.” (Gary B. Kaniuk, Doody's Book Reviews, January, 2013) “A ‘must have’ for the bookshelves of any neuropsychologist who sees or