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Neuropsychological assessment of dementia and depression in older adults : a clinician's guide /

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Two of the most common psychological disorders of later life are dementia and depression. The diagnosis of these conditions presents a challenge to clinicians because the symptoms of depression and dementia often overlap; in addition, the symptoms of either of these disorders in their early stages m...

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Corporate Author: American Psychological Association
Other Authors: Storandt, Martha, VandenBos, Gary R.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [1994]
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Dementia.
Depressed persons.
Dementia > diagnosis.
Depressive Disorder.
Depressive Disorder > diagnosis.
Neuropsychological Tests.
Aged.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction / Jack G. Wiggins, Jr.
  • General principles of assessment of older adults / Martha Storandt
  • Neuropsychological assessment of dementia / Meryl A. Butters, David P. Salmon, and Nelson Butters
  • Assessment of depression in older adults: a guide for practitioners / Forrest R. Scogin
  • Differential diagnosis of dementia and depression / Alfred W. Kaszniak and Gina DiTraglia Christenson
  • Clinical assessments for legal competence of older adults / Thomas Grisso
  • Providing clinical interpretations to older clients and their families / Bob G. Knight
  • Application of assessment to therapy and intervention with older adults / Margaret Gatz.