Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

Are you a health care professional who comes into regular contact with people with Alzheimer’s disease, other dementia syndromes, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI)? Then this compact guide to psychotherapy on the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of dementia is for you.A compact how-to reference for health professionals in their daily workThe latest evidence-based findings on diagnosis, assessment, and treatmentTables, boxed clinical pearls, and marginal notes assist orientationCopyable screening tools for daily clinical use Ideal for students and continuing educationMore about the bookAs the number of older adults with dementia continues to skyrocket, every health care professional needs accurate, up-to-date knowledge of these conditions, their prevention, and possible treatments. This compact, evidence-based book discusses essential aspects of the diagnosis, assessment, and interventions of Alzheimer’s disease and the syndromes of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It reviews the diagnostic criteria from the National Institute on Aging, Alzheimer’s Association, and the DSM-5 and provides a broad range of treatment options, including psychosocial, educational, and lifestyle interventions.Practitioners will especially appreciate the current overview of caregiver interventions. Practitioners and students alike will find the clear information, the tools for assessment, and other resources provided in this volume extremely useful for helping patients and their families cope with dementia.Earn 5 CE credits for reading volumes of the Advances in Psychotherapy book series. Click here to find out more]]

Are you a health care professional who comes into regular contact with people with Alzheimer’s disease, other dementia syndromes, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI)? Then this compact guide to psychotherapy on the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of dementia is for you.A compact how-to reference for health professionals in their daily workThe latest evidence-based findings on diagnosis, assessment, and treatmentTables, boxed clinical pearls, and marginal notes assist orientationCopyable screening tools for daily clinical use Ideal for students and continuing educationMore about the bookAs the number of older adults with dementia continues to skyrocket, every health care professional needs accurate, up-to-date knowledge of these conditions, their prevention, and possible treatments. This compact, evidence-based book discusses essential aspects of the diagnosis, assessment, and interventions of Alzheimer’s disease and the syndromes of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It reviews the diagnostic criteria from the National Institute on Aging, Alzheimer’s Association, and the DSM-5 and provides a broad range of treatment options, including psychosocial, educational, and lifestyle interventions.Practitioners will especially appreciate the current overview of caregiver interventions. Practitioners and students alike will find the clear information, the tools for assessment, and other resources provided in this volume extremely useful for helping patients and their families cope with dementia.Earn 5 CE credits for reading volumes of the Advances in Psychotherapy book series. Click here to find out more]]

Are you a health care professional who comes into regular contact with people with Alzheimer’s disease, other dementia syndromes, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI)? Then this compact guide to psychotherapy on the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of dementia is for you.A compact how-to reference for health professionals in their daily workThe latest evidence-based findings on diagnosis, assessment, and treatmentTables, boxed clinical pearls, and marginal notes assist orientationCopyable screening tools for daily clinical use Ideal for students and continuing educationMore about the bookAs the number of older adults with dementia continues to skyrocket, every health care professional needs accurate, up-to-date knowledge of these conditions, their prevention, and possible treatments. This compact, evidence-based book discusses essential aspects of the diagnosis, assessment, and interventions of Alzheimer’s disease and the syndromes of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It reviews the diagnostic criteria from the National Institute on Aging, Alzheimer’s Association, and the DSM-5 and provides a broad range of treatment options, including psychosocial, educational, and lifestyle interventions.Practitioners will especially appreciate the current overview of caregiver interventions. Practitioners and students alike will find the clear information, the tools for assessment, and other resources provided in this volume extremely useful for helping patients and their families cope with dementia.Earn 5 CE credits for reading volumes of the Advances in Psychotherapy book series. Click here to find out more]]