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Normal cognitive decline is associated with age, but cognitive impairments other than normal aging causes are quite prevalent conditions in the adult aging population. This book discusses differential types of dementias and describes other causes, such as delirium and depression, as possible causes of cognitive impairments. It emphasizes that an early and accurate diagnosis of cognitively impairing conditions can significantly help improve the affected individuals' life.Concerning the management of patients with cognitive impairments, this book reviews different diagnostic tools,…mehr

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Normal cognitive decline is associated with age, but cognitive impairments other than normal aging causes are quite prevalent conditions in the adult aging population. This book discusses differential types of dementias and describes other causes, such as delirium and depression, as possible causes of cognitive impairments. It emphasizes that an early and accurate diagnosis of cognitively impairing conditions can significantly help improve the affected individuals' life.Concerning the management of patients with cognitive impairments, this book reviews different diagnostic tools, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions that are proven to be beneficial in the treatment of the affected individuals and discusses caregiving and placement issues.
Autorenporträt
Ernest A. Graypel est médecin, éducateur et entrepreneur. Initialement formé à la médecine interne, il a acquis une grande expérience dans le domaine des soins de longue durée et est un psychiatre certifié. Il est également titulaire d'une licence d'administrateur de maison de retraite et a possédé et géré plusieurs établissements d'aide à la vie autonome.