Dementia and Memory

A Handbook for Students and Professionals

Simon B N Thompson author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:26th Oct '06

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Dementia and related diseases are likely to affect at least four in every hundred 75-79 year olds in the developed world over the coming years. Faced with an expanding older population, it is crucial that we develop our understanding of how to treat people suffering from such conditions. This accessible book provides extensive information on the different types of dementia and on memory problems more generally. It includes detailed coverage of how to alleviate memory problems and discussion on issues such as ageism. For the student reader, there are descriptions and discussions of key topics as well as practical step-by-step guidance. The book includes a memory test as well as a comprehensive list of useful addresses and suggestions for further reading. This book will be an invaluable resource for the trained healthcare and medical professional and for the student reader.

’This book contains a comprehensive overview of dementia and memory problems. The text is written in a way that renders it easily accessible for the reader. It contains practical techniques to alleviate memory problems and to overcome everyday forgetfulness. The book contains up to date references and considers current issues such as ageism. This is a book that will be invaluable to students, healthcare practitioners, Clinical Psychologists and Medical Practitioners. It contains information on practical memory assessments, useful addresses and organizations as well as references for further reading.’ Nigel North, Salisbury District Hospital, UK ’Thompson’s book is a handy introduction both to the memory problems which we will all have to face and to the more specific dementias which many of us will have to face...I would recommend his book to clinicians...’ Journal of Mental Health

ISBN: 9780754646334

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 498g

256 pages