Geriatric Neuropsychology

Geriatric Neuropsychology
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Publisher : Guilford Press
Total Pages : 481
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ISBN-10 : 9781593852269
ISBN-13 : 1593852266
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis Geriatric Neuropsychology by : Deborah K. Attix

This major clinical reference and text is the first volume to systematically address the entire process of neuropsychological assessment and intervention with older adults. The expert editors and contributors detail the current state of knowledge about frequently encountered conditions ranging from mild cognitive impairment to progressive, stable, and reversible dementias. Evidence-based assessment and intervention strategies are described, and specific guidance is provided for linking neuropsychological evaluation to individualized treatment planning. Demonstrating an array of cognitive training, compensatory, and psychotherapeutic approaches, the volume shows how these can successfully be used to improve patients' functioning and quality of life.

Geriatric Neuropsychology

Geriatric Neuropsychology
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Publisher : IOS Press
Total Pages : 84
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ISBN-10 : 1586039318
ISBN-13 : 9781586039318
Rating : 4/5 (18 Downloads)

Synopsis Geriatric Neuropsychology by : T. A. Martin

Offers information to guide clinical practice and promote the application of effective and evidence-based rehabilitation services to older adults. This book identifies practice issues and recommendations that are germane to clinicians worldwide.

Geriatric Neuropsychology

Geriatric Neuropsychology
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 553
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ISBN-10 : 9781135423162
ISBN-13 : 1135423164
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis Geriatric Neuropsychology by : Shane S. Bush

The text provides a lifespan developmental approach to neuropsychology. It addresses the many issues in neuropsychological assessment that differ between younger and older adults. It describes the symptoms, neuropathology, diagnostic considerations, and treatment options of common neurological disorders associated with aging. It also addresses special considerations related to geriatric neuropsychology, such as ethical issues, family systems issues, decision-making capacity, cultural consideration, and medical/medication/substance use issues. Additionally, a list of resources for the elderly and their families is also provided.

Geriatric Neuropsychology

Geriatric Neuropsychology
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Publisher : Guilford Publications
Total Pages : 481
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781462514571
ISBN-13 : 146251457X
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Geriatric Neuropsychology by : Deborah K. Attix

This major clinical reference and text is the first volume to systematically address the entire process of neuropsychological assessment and intervention with older adults. The expert editors and contributors detail the current state of knowledge about frequently encountered conditions ranging from mild cognitive impairment to progressive, stable, and reversible dementias. Evidence-based assessment and intervention strategies are described, and specific guidance is provided for linking neuropsychological evaluation to individualized treatment planning. Demonstrating an array of cognitive training, compensatory, and psychotherapeutic approaches, the volume shows how these can successfully be used to improve patients' functioning and quality of life.

The Neuropsychology of Aging

The Neuropsychology of Aging
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Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Total Pages : 372
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ISBN-10 : 1557864551
ISBN-13 : 9781557864550
Rating : 4/5 (51 Downloads)

Synopsis The Neuropsychology of Aging by : Diana S. Woodruff-Pak

The Neuropsychology of Aging is a comprehensive yet concise introduction to what is currently known about the impact of aging on brain function.

A Handbook of Geriatric Neuropsychology

A Handbook of Geriatric Neuropsychology
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 605
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ISBN-10 : 9781000588705
ISBN-13 : 100058870X
Rating : 4/5 (05 Downloads)

Synopsis A Handbook of Geriatric Neuropsychology by : Shane S. Bush

A Handbook of Geriatric Neuropsychology: Practice Essentials (Second Edition) 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. With three new sections, including coverage of other conditions beyond neuropsychological disorders, special assessment contexts, and more on interventions and ethics, as well as multiple new chapters, and significant updates from the first edition, this book provides a strong foundation for clinicians, educators, and researchers invested in the wellbeing of older adults. The impact and experience of aging, like the practice of neuropsychology, evolves over time. Similarly, through advances in science and professional techniques, neuropsychological practice has continued to evolve. Neuropsychological evaluation remains the most effective method of diagnosing age-related cognitive decline, cognitive difficulties that result from psychological factors, and other related disorders, as well as determining how the various disorders impact functioning and quality of life. This book explores these areas and offers state-of-the-art assessment techniques to assess changes in cognition and behavior and to distinguish normal changes from neuropathology. This book is a go-to resource and key reference for psychologists who serve older adults with known or suspected cognitive problems, as well as those who are invested in promoting brain wellness. It provides much of the information needed to establish and improve foundational and functional competencies in geriatric neuropsychology and establish practices that are personally and professionally rewarding, all aimed at promoting the understanding and wellbeing of older adults.

An Assessment Guide To Geriatric Neuropsychology

An Assessment Guide To Geriatric Neuropsychology
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 331
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ISBN-10 : 9781135692384
ISBN-13 : 1135692386
Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis An Assessment Guide To Geriatric Neuropsychology by : Holly Tuokko

At least half of all neuropsychological assessments are performed on elderly persons, but the information clinicians need to make appropriate judgment calls is widely scattered. Several books offering general descriptions of the cognitive functioning of the aged or of neuropsychological conditions affecting them are helpful to practitioners but do not provide reliable and valid normative information. Two books that do provide this information do not focus on geriatric populations. A concise, yet comprehensive summary of what we now know about those over 65--with an extensive bibliography--An Assessment Guide to Geriatric Neuropsychology fills the gap. The neuropsychological assessment of elderly persons involves not only the performance-based measurement of various capacities but heavy reliance on reports from caregivers (both formal and informal) about the day to day functioning of the affected person. It also raises important, yet often neglected, ethical concerns. The authors discuss all the measures that detect and discriminate among cognitive disorders of elderly persons, including special measures relevant to caregiver reports, and provide useful tables to assist in differential diagnosis. They also reflect on the ethical issues that often confront the assessor of an elderly individual: informed consent, confidentiality, the right of bodily autonomy and self-determination, and appropriate feedback. This book will be an invaluable resource for all those called on to evaluate older clients.

A Practical Guide to Geriatric Neuropsychology

A Practical Guide to Geriatric Neuropsychology
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 217
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ISBN-10 : 9780199988624
ISBN-13 : 0199988625
Rating : 4/5 (24 Downloads)

Synopsis A Practical Guide to Geriatric Neuropsychology by : Susan McPherson

A Practical Guide to Geriatric Neuropsychology focuses on the skills required in testing and treating the older adult population. Topics discussed include normal aging, determining competency, important factors to consider in conducting clinical interviews, the importance of evaluating for depression and substance abuse, screening tools for use in practice, cognitive training and intervention and evaluation of the older adult in the workplace. This book will be helpful for neuropsychologists interested in testing and providing recommendations for older adults and for psychologists interested in treating older adults.

Neuropsychology of Everyday Functioning

Neuropsychology of Everyday Functioning
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Publisher : Guilford Publications
Total Pages : 760
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ISBN-10 : 9781462548903
ISBN-13 : 1462548903
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis Neuropsychology of Everyday Functioning by : Thomas D. Marcotte

The go-to resource for assessing and predicting functional abilities in persons with brain injury or cognitive decline has now been revised and expanded to reflect significant advances in the field. With a focus on key real-world capacities--independent living, vocational functioning, medication management, and driving--leading experts explore how individuals go about their daily lives, where and why disruptions occur, and potential opportunities for improving function. Strategies for direct assessment are reviewed, from standard neuropsychological tests to multimodal approaches and technology-based tools. Chapters also provide functional assessment guidance for specific neurological and psychiatric conditions: dementia, traumatic brain injury, depression, schizophrenia, and others. New to This Edition *Incorporates over a decade of technological and methodological innovations. *Chapter on theories and models of everyday functioning. *Chapters on naturalistic assessment, wearable sensors, ambulatory assessment, and virtual-reality-based tools. *Practical clinical implications are highlighted throughout.

Neuropsychological Rehabilitation

Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
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Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Total Pages : 374
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780826107152
ISBN-13 : 082610715X
Rating : 4/5 (52 Downloads)

Synopsis Neuropsychological Rehabilitation by : Chad A. Noggle, PhD, ABN

"Neuropsychological Rehabilitation provides useful introductory material and backgroundinformation on various disorders, assessments, and rehabilitative interventions for adult andgeriatric populations...This book is essential for psychologists or clinical neuropsychologists who have a stronginterest in understanding the current medical aspects of neuropsychological rehabilitation."--PsycCRITIQUES This volume disseminates knowledge about the most advanced practices and techniques in the rehabilitation of neuropsychological deficits, covering both specific neuropsychological domains and approaches in neurorehabilitation. It adheres to the philosophy that it is not enough to identify a deficit or diagnose a disease unless doing so helps to direct rehabilitation efforts to improve function. Intended to advance clinical skills, the book goes beyond surface diagnostic practice to foster rehabilitative efforts in response to residual deficits and disease. The volume begins by addressing the foundations of neuropsychology in rehabilitation and discussing, in depth, domain-specific rehabilitation practices, with a focus on functioning. This is followed by a discussion of supplemental applications and practices that go beyond function-specific methodology including neuroimaging and pharmacological agents. Also covered is the role of system/environmental manipulation and transitioning strategies. The final section attends to those presentations/groupings most commonly seen in rehabilitation practice for which there is no prototypical form. Key Features: Presents in depth the most advanced clinical applications for neuropsychological rehabilitation Covers neuropsychological rehabilitation in terms of specific cognitive domains (attention, language, memory) and approaches to and practices in neurorehabilitation (neuroimaging, vocational rehabilitation, pharmacological rehabilitation) Written by the foremost scholars in the field