Background: Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD, also known as
neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS), changed behaviors and responsive behaviors), occur in …

Better Living With Dementia: Implications for Individuals, Families, Communities, and
Societies highlights evidence-based best practices for improving the lives of patients with …

Dementia is a clinical syndrome of widespread progressive deterioration of cognitive
abilities and normal daily functioning. These cognitive and behavioral impairments pose …

The importance of better care integration is emphasized in many national dementia plans.
The inherent complexity of organizing care for people with dementia provides both the …

Objective Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) refer to the often
distressing, noncognitive symptoms of dementia. BPSD appear in up to 90% of persons with …

The relevance of cognitive rehabilitation for people with dementia is becoming increasingly
accepted by researchers and practitioners in the field. This special issue draws together …

Page 1 SECOND EDITION Excellence in Dementia Care Research into Practice Edited by
Murna Downs & Barbara Bowers Page 2 Excellence in Dementia Care Research into practice …

This chapter reviews the evidence and conceptual basis for intervention, draws on the
literature and clinical experience to guide the clinician towards asking focused questions …

Traditionally, dementia has been defined primarily in terms of loss: loss of cognitive and
communicative competencies, loss of identity, loss of personal relationships. People living …

Publisher Summary This chapter defines dementia, describes the most important cognitive
domains in neuropsychological assessment, and reviews and defines the most common …