"The importance of brain imaging for clinical diagnosis and the understanding of basic mechanisms of disease and aging is well-known in medical science. These techniques have been the basis for numerous studies that have striven to better detect neurological disorders and age-re…
Alzheimer's is a progressive disease, painful to witness as the patient's cognitive abilities fail. Alzheimer's Disease, with its complete and authoritative discussions, will help you understand all facets of this complex disease. It offers an up-to-date perspective on key issue…
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a disease which is increasing worldwide. Treatment can modify its course but cannot cure it yet. AD is an enormous challenge not only for the afflicted person. This book contains articles by internationally recognized authors from different profession…
Dementia presents a very significant problem: a recent study by Alzheimer's Disease International estimates that the number of people with dementia worldwide will exceed 35 million by 2050. Neuropsychiatric disorders of the dementias are a major source of stress for the family m…
"Doctors, nurses, and other caregivers often know what people with Alzheimer's disease or Asperger's 'sound like' - that is they recognise patterns in people's discourse, from sounds and silences, to words, sentences and story structures. Such discourse patterns may inform their…
