| Description |
xiv, 336 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Definitions and Overview of the Book 2. The Evaluation and Formulation of Dementia 3. Diseases Causing a Cortical Pattern of Dementia 4. Diseases Typically Causing Subcortical or Mixed Pattern Dementias 5. Overview of Dementia Care 6. Supportive Care for the Patient with Dementia 7. Supporting the Family and Care Provider 8. Non-Cognitive Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders 9. Non-Cognitive Functional Disorders and Disturbances in Sleeping, Eating, and Sexuality 10. Pharmacologic and Other Biologic Treatments in Dementia 11. Prevention, Early Detection and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) 12. Terminal Care 13. Ethical and Legal Issues 14. Clinical Genetics and Dementia |
| Summary |
"Clinicians from many disciplines, including physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, and others who care for patients with dementia in almost any setting, including long-term care, will find the second edition of Practical Dementia Care to be an invaluable resource."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-318) and index |
| Subject |
Dementia -- Patients -- Care.
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| Author |
Lyketsos, Constantine G.
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Steele, Cynthia, 1947-
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| LC no. |
2005040670 |
| ISBN |
9780195169782 hardback alkaline paper |
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0195169786 hardback alkaline paper |
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