The new 2nd edition of this practical guide focuses on assessing, diagnosising and managing the complex array of dementia disorders seen in older patients. Using the conversational tone and clinical vignettes found throughout the Practical Guides in Psychiatry series, Dr. Agronin addresses all the subtypes of dementia and associated psychiatric conditions such as agitation, psychosis and depression.
This 2nd edition boasts a new chapter on mild cognitive impairment also features expanded coverage of Alzheimer disease and the risk factors that lead to it.
In addition to new clinical information, chapters also provide advice on caregiver support and legal and ethical concerns. Handy pocket-card appendices include tests used in the dementia workup and treatment guides for agitation, psychosis, and depression.
Alzeimers Disease and Other Dementias provides useful, concise information for professionals on the front lines of mental health care. Written in an acessible, conversational style, this superb resources takes you through each step of the psychiatric care process, delivering fast facts and helpful strategies that guide you to provide effective and compassionate care to your patients