Neuropsychological Tools for Dementia: Comprehensive Guide for Researchers and Clinicians

Neuropsychological Tools for Dementia: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment, authored by Helmut Hildebrandt, offers a unique approach by combining the neuroscientific background of neuropsychology, neuropsychological tools for diagnosis and disease staging, and neuropsychological treatment into one comprehensive book for researchers and clinicians.

Introduction to Neuropsychological Assessment in Dementias

This book presents an introduction to neuropsychological assessment in dementias, providing insights into the use of neuropsychological measures to differentiate disease-specific impairments from normal age-related cognitive decline, and from other neurodegenerative diseases.

Disease-Specific Impairments and Interventions

Each chapter elucidates the point that neuropsychological measures provide the tools to differentiate disease-specific impairments from normal age-related cognitive decline, and from other neurodegenerative diseases. Moreover, the book discusses the possibility of helping patients through neuropsychological intervention.

Alzheimer’s Disease

The book reviews the neuropathology, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, providing epidemiological information regarding dementia and demonstrating the use of neuropsychological tests and screening tools in diagnosing and differentiating patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia

It also covers Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia (alpha-synucleinopathies), atypical Parkinson’s diseases (tauopathies), language and behavioral variants of frontotemporal lobe degeneration, and normal pressure hydrocephalus.

Case Studies and Guidelines

Case studies aid in the reader’s comprehension of the field, and two short guidelines for each disease’s specific assessment and treatment prepare readers for handling real-life patients.

Neuropsychological Interventions

The book outlines specific interventions to slow the progress of dementia wherever possible, providing researchers and clinicians with practical tools and strategies for improving patient outcomes.