Agronin, Marc E.,

Alzheimer's disease and other dementias : a practical guide / Marc E. Agronin. - Third edition. - xiv, 243 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Clinical assessment of dementia -- An overview of dementia -- The dementia workup -- Dementia subtypes -- Mild cognitive impairment -- Alzheimer's disease -- Vascular dementia -- Dementia with Lewy bodies -- Frontotemporal dementia -- Dementia associated with medical conditions -- Psychiatric conditions associated with dementia -- Agitation and psychosis -- Depression, anxiety, and apathy -- Psychosocial issues in dementia care -- Legal and ethical issues -- Caring for the caregiver.

9780415856997 (hbk) RM 536.09 9780415857000 (pbk)


Dementia--diagnosis.
Dementia--therapy.
Alzheimer Disease--diagnosis.
Alzheimer Disease--therapy.