This book is designed to guide all physicians in long-term care, in-, and outpatient settings who work with elders with co-current dementia and medical comorbidities. Chapters cover a wide range of challenging topics, including epidemiological data, evaluation and management tec…
Text identifies the multiple types of agitation in dementia patients. Focuses on the underlying causes and the various methods for management. Also includes discussions on the epidemiology and neurochemistry of agitation, assessment techniques, and legal and ethical issues.
This remarkable monograph offers practical direction on assessing and managing agitation in patients with dementia. It identifies and diagnoses the multiple types of agitation in dementia patients. It also explains how to look for and treat the underlying medical etiologies, and…
Text identifies the multiple types of agitation in dementia patients. Focuses on the underlying causes and the various methods for management. Also includes discussions on the epidemiology and neurochemistry of agitation, assessment techniques, and legal and ethical issues.
Of Important PointsReferences; 3. MCI: Mild Cognitive Impairment a.k.a. Mild Neurocognitive Disorder; Introduction; Prevalence of MCI; Diagnostic Criteria for MCI; Risk and Protective Factors; Causes and Clinical Presentations of MCI; Neuropsychological Deficits Associated with …