Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

This book is an up-to-date, comprehensive review of the neuropsychiatry of different types of cognitive impairment by active authorities in the field. There is an emphasis on diagnostic and management issues. Cognitive impairment both with and without criteria for dementia is covered. A critical app...

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Corporate Author SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors Verdelho, Ana (Editor), Gonçalves-Pereira, Manuel (Editor)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
SeriesNeuropsychiatric Symptoms of Neurological Disease,
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783319391380
ISSN2196-2898
DOI10.1007/978-3-319-39138-0
Physical DescriptionXVII, 371 p. 8 illus., 3 illus. in color. online resource.

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Table of Contents:
  • Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: A Brief Introductory Overview
  • Part 1. Common Issues in Cognitive Impairment
  • The Difficult Distinction Between Affective Disorders and Mild Cognitive Deterioration
  • Behavior Symptoms in Primary Progressive Aphasia Variants
  • The Ability to Drive in Mild Cognitive Impairment
  • Global Hypoactivity and Apathy
  • Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Reversible Dementias
  • Part 2. Main Neuropsychiatric Symptoms and Syndromes in Dementia
  • Delirium and Dementia in Older People: A Complex Link
  • Depression and Anxiety in Dementia Subjects
  • Aggression, Agitation, Hyperactivity and Irritability
  • Psychosis in Dementia
  • Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors in Dementia
  • Insomnia in Dementia: A Practical Approach
  • Fronto-Temporal Dementia
  • Part 3. Non-Pharmacological Approaches
  • Cognitive and Psychological Interventions in Neurocognitive Disorders
  • Family Issues in Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: Unraveling Circular Pathways?
  • Towards a Family-Sensitive Practice in Dementia.