Dementia: Current Perspectives in Research and Treatment

ISBN-13: 9781138904118 / Angielski / Miękka / 2023 / 224 str.

Gary Christopher

Opis

This book explores how our conception of dementia has changed since its initial discovery, taking in advancements in knowledge that translate into better ways to manage the condition.

Spis treści

1. What is dementia?  2. Is dementia part of the normal ageing process?  3. Forms of dementia  4. Assessment  5. Diagnosis  6. Treatment  7. Regulating emotions  8. Intellectual development disorder and dementia  9. The role of the carer  10. Cross-cultural issues  11. Future directions  12. Postlude 

O autorze

Gary Christopher, PhD, is a gerontologist working in the Centre for Innovative Ageing at Swansea University. His research focuses on memory and emotion regulation within the context of older adult mental health. He is particularly interested in dementia as an existential threat and ways to mitigate its impact.