{"product_id":"ageing-neuropsychology-and-the-new-dementias-hardback","title":"Ageing, Neuropsychology and the 'New' Dementias - Hardback","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1995, \u003ci\u003eAgeing, Neuropsychology and the ‘New’ Dementias\u003c\/i\u003e introduces the concepts of neuropsychology and behaviour and the recent research on dementia to equip the professional user with the most up-to-date knowledge of these influences on ageing. This practical resource fills the gaps in knowledge and practice by providing a wealth of explanations, suggestions for assessments and approaches to common problems encountered with this age group. Chapters focus on such issues as: recognizing the problems of head injuries, misinterpreted behaviour and impairments to brain function; re-examining the concept of dementia; management, rehabilitation and training; community care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis text would be invaluable to nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists and other health professionals working with the elderly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45584447275246,"sku":"9781032723006","price":146.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/ageing-neuropsychology-and-the-new-dementias-hardback","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}