What is dementia? -- Prevention of dementia - general strategies -- Prevention of dementia - specific strategies -- The symptoms and course of dementia -- Types of dementia -- Dementia assessment -- Drug treatments -- Psychosocial treatments -- Family and other carers -- Community care services -- Residential care -- Ethical and legal issues -- The future
Summary
In 2010 the first baby-boomers turn 60. A landmark year for our aging population. As the aged population increases, more and more people will be faced with caring for a friend or family member with dementia. Brian Draper is one of Australia's leading experts on Alzheimer's and dementia
Analysis
Gerontology/geriatric medicine (Australia)
Neurology & brain diseases (Australia)
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-304) and index