Geriatric Neuropsychology

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Interest in geriatric neuropsychology has surged due to the growing elderly population. As cognitive impairment-related diseases become more prevalent with age, there is an urgent need for health practitioners to grasp neuropsychology principles and apply them in diagnosing and treating older patients. This practical volume serves as a comprehensive resource, summarizing age-related cognitive changes in both health and disease, evaluating imaging and electrophysiological techniques, and offering guidelines for diagnosis and management. The book is organized into five sections for easy reference. Section I covers demographic trends, aging characteristics, and the interplay of neuropsychological, neurological, and psychosocial factors. Section II delves into normal cognitive aging, examining intelligence testing changes and their relationship to standardized neuropsychological test batteries. Section III addresses clinical assessment challenges, focusing on differential diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as acute confusional states, depression, Alzheimer's disease, and cerebrovascular issues. Section IV investigates neuroimaging techniques relevant to aging and dementia, providing updates on technologies like CT, PET, and EEG, with introductory explanations for clarity. Finally, Section V explores future directions in the field. This clinically relevant resource is essential for neuropsychologists, neurologists, psych