1st Edition
Ageing, Neuropsychology and the 'New' Dementias Definitions, Explanations and Practical Approaches
By Una Holden
Copyright 1995
172 Pages
by
Routledge
172 Pages
by
Routledge
172 Pages
by
Routledge
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Up to the 1990s, the influence of brain function disturbances and causes of dementia in the elderly had mostly been overlooked as a possible explanation for antisocial or unusual behaviour. As a result, these had tended not to be included in assessment and training programmes.
Originally published in 1995, Ageing, Neuropsychology and the ‘New’ Dementias introduces the concepts of... Read more
Preface. 1. Recognizing the Problem 2. Realistic Assessment 3. Re-examining the Concept of Dementia 4. More ‘New’ Dementias 5. Head Injury and Older People 6. Management, Rehabilitation and Retraining 7. Community Care. Appendix A: Definitions. Appendix B: Hyperventilation Guidelines. Appendix C: Suggested Guidelines for Communication Difficulties. Index.
Biography
Una Holden (1930 -2013), was a pioneer of clinical psychology with older people, this reissue is in loving memory of her beloved grandson Ben Holden, whom she loved dearly and shared a special bond.
