With an expanding older population, it is crucial that we develop our understanding of how to treat those suffering from dementia and related diseases. This accessible book provides extensive information on the different types of dementia and on memory problems more generally. It will be an invaluable resource for the trained healthcare and medical professional and for the student reader.

Dr Simon B.N. Thompson is a Specialist in Clinical Neuropsychology at the Neuropsychology Assessment & Consultancy, Portsmouth, UK. He was formerly Visiting Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Portsmouth, and was an NHS Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist. He has over 20 years experience treating patients with a range of neuropsycholological problems including dementia, stroke and head injuries. He has over 100 publications including international academic journals and seven books, three of which have been adopted as core texts for training courses. He has talked on BBC Radio and at key international conferences, has been Expert Witness to the Royal Courts of Justice, London and continues to contribute to teaching and international research.

Dementia and related diseases are likely to affect at least four in every hundred 75-79 year olds in the developed world over the coming years. Faced with an expanding older population, it is crucial that we develop our understanding of how to treat people suffering from such conditions. This accessible book provides extensive information on the different types of dementia and on memory problems more generally. It includes detailed coverage of how to alleviate memory problems and discussion on issues such as ageism. For the student reader, there are descriptions and discussions of key topics as well as practical step-by-step guidance. The book includes a memory test as well as a comprehensive list of useful addresses and suggestions for further reading. This book will be an invaluable resource for the trained healthcare and medical professional and for the student reader.

Contents: Preface; Introduction. Part I Defining dementia and memory: Introduction to dementia; Definition of dementia; Memory disorders; Learning disability and dementia. Part II Coping with memory problems: How to treat memory problems; Advanced memory strategies; Case studies on Memory. Part III Coping with Dementia: How to assess dementia; How to cope with dementia; How to manage dementia; Case studies on dementia; Case studies on dementia and learning disability; Future directions for people with dementia; Test your long-term memory; Glossary of terms; Useful journals and magazines; Bibliography; Index.