Behavioral Neurology in the Elderly

ISBN-13: 9780367455194 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 488 str.

Jose Leon-Carrion; Margaret Giannini

Opis

Beginning with a historical view of aging and healthy living, this book describes important neurobehavioral issues such as information processing, motor function, language, and communication. It also provides essential information on neurobehavioral disorders such as depression, sleep disorders, epilepsy, apraxia, dementia, and stroke. Furthermore,

Spis treści

INTRODUCTION. FUNDAMENTALS The Psychology of Aging: An Historical Perspective. Gerontology as a Specialty Medicine. Neurobehavioral Epidemiology of Aging. Neuroanatomy of Functional Aging. COGNITION AND BEHAVIOR IN THE ELDERLY. Information Processing in the Elderly. Memory and Executive Dysfunction in the Elderly: The Role of the Frontal Lobes. Motor Functions and Praxis in the Elderly. Normal and Pathological Language in the Elderly. Emotional Disorders in the Neurologically Deteriorating Older Adult. Aging, Sleep, and Neuropsychological Functioning Outcomes. NEUROBEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT. Neuropsychological Assessment in the Elderly. Minimal Cognitive Impairment. Evaluation of Intervention Programs for the Elderly: Enhancing Validity. ADVANCES IN TREATMENT. Neuropharmacology for Older Adults. Dementia in Primary Care. Neurobehavioral Syndromes in Patients with Cerebrovascular Pathology. Treating Depression in the Elderly. Advances in the Prevention and
Treatment of Age-Related Organic Memory Disorders. Anticonvulsant Drugs and Cognitive Functions in Elderly Patients with Epilepsy. Advances in the Treatment of Inflammatory Diseases: Multiple Sclerosis. Vitamin, Mineral, Antioxidant, and Herbal Supplements: Facts and Fictions.