A Handbook of Geriatric Neuropsychology (eBook, PDF)

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Redaktion: Bush, Shane S.; Yochim, Brian P.

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

A Handbook of Geriatric Neuropsychology brings together experts in the field to integrate the knowledge and skills needed to understand and treat older adults who are experiencing problems with memory and other thinking skills, providing a strong foundation for clinicians, educators, and researchers in this field.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 604
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Juli 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781000588705
• Artikelnr.: 64182297

Autorenporträt

Shane S. Bush, PhD, ABPP is Director of Long Island Neuropsychology, P.C., a neuropsychologist with the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, and an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Psychology at the University of Alabama. He is a past president of the National Academy of Neuropsychology and American Board of Geropsychology. Brian P. Yochim, PhD, ABPP, is a board-certified neuropsychologist at the VA San Francisco Health Care System. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (Division 40) and past-president of the Society of Clinical Geropsychology. His clinical work, teaching, and publications have centered on the neuropsychological assessment of older adults.

Inhaltsangabe

SECTION I: INTRODUCTION Introduction SECTION II: NEUROCOGNITIVE DISORDERS
1. Alzheimer's Disease 2. Cerebrovascular Disorders and Vascular Dementia
3. Parkinson's Disease and Dementia with Lewy Bodies 4. Frontotemporal
Dementias 5. Traumatic Brain Injury in Older Adults 6. Delirium in Older
Adults SECTION III: OTHER CONDITIONS 7. Psychiatric Disorders in Older
Adults 8. Sleep, Fatigue, and Pain in Older Adulthood 9. Substance Use
Disorders in Older Adults SECTION IV: ASSESSMENT 10. The Clinical Interview
11. Selection and Use of Screening Measures 12. Neuropsychological
Batteries for Older Adults 13. Teleneuropsychology and Applications of
Technology 14. Symptom and Performance Validity Assessment in Older Adults
and Patients with Dementia and Claimed Dementia. 15. Testing accommodations
in geriatric neuropsychology 16. Functional Assessment 17. Cultural
Considerations in Geriatric Neuropsychology 18. Serial Assessment in the
Older Patient SECTION V: SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CONTEXTS 19. The Application of
Neuroimaging for Normal and Pathological Aging 20. Assessment of
Decision-Making Capacity in Older Adults 21. Forensic Assessment in
Geriatric Neuropsychology SECTION VI: INTERVENTION 22. The Relay of
Neuropsychological Information: Providing Feedback 23. Neuropsychological
Treatment and Wellness Promotion with Older Adults 24. Working with
Families 25. Medication Effects on Cognition in Older Adults 26. Working
with Geriatric Healthcare Teams: Opportunities for Neuropsychologists
SECTION VII: ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES 27. Ethical Issues in
Geriatric Neuropsychology 28. Billing and Financial Arrangements for
Neuropsychological and Psychological Services for Older Adults