This book, while primarily aimed at those involved in or planning to set up memory clinics, is
considerably more than a'how to do it'manual. It is a very comprehensive tome, covering all …

Commentary den on society, particularly as the disease progresses. It is estimated that the
annual economic burden is Can $10 000 for each person with mild Alzheimer disease and …

The second edition of Management of Dementia combines a balanced review of the latest
knowledge and research in this area with practical guidance based on the authors' …

Background: The management of mild to moderate dementia presents complex and
evolving challenges. Practising physicians are often uncertain about the appropriate …

The number of people with dementia and cognitive impairment is predicted to rise
exponentially in the future. The increasing awareness of dementia in the community has led …

The theme of this thesis is the diagnosis of dementia by general practitioners (GPs) and a
specialised team from a memory clinic. Dementia is a syndrome of progressive decline in …

Dementia is a major cause of disability and accounts for a considerable proportion of health
care expenditure in developed countries (Whitehouse et al., 1993). Prevalence estimates …

Comprehensive assessment of the dementing person entails looking beyond syndromal
diagnosis to broader aspects of the individual's functioning and circumstances. Systematic …

Dementia: Comprehensive Principles and Practice is a clinically-oriented book designed for
clinicians, scientists, and other health professionals involved in the diagnosis, management …

Dementia is one of the most costly and disabling diseases associated with aging. The
emotional impact of the disease on patients and families is devastating, and the cost to …