1. The Importance of Valid Diagnosis -- 2. Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type: Prevalence, Symptoms, Course, and Case Studies -- 3. Other Forms of Dementia Affecting the Elderly -- 4. The Aging Process: Normal and Successful Aging -- 5. The Reversible Dementias versus the Irreversible Dementias -- 6. Biological Basis of Dementia -- 7. Summary: The Dementias Affecting the Elderly -- 8. Alzheimer's Disease Misdiagnosed: The Mental Status Exam -- 9. The Clinical Interview -- 10. The Family Interview -- 11. Special Considerations in the Diagnosis of Alzheimer's -- 12. The Psychological Assessment -- 13. Assessing Intellectual Abilities -- 14. Neuropsychological Testing for Dementia -- 15. Evaluating Functional Ability -- 16. Treatment of the Dementias -- 17. The Use of Psychotropic Drugs in Treatment -- 18. Psychological Treatment -- 19. Communicating with Alzheimer's Patients -- 20. Treatment and Care: General Principles -- 21. Specific Management Problems and Solutions
22. Impact of Alzheimer's on the Family -- 23. Advice for Family Members -- 24. Utilizing Community Services and Resources -- 25. Choosing a Congregate Care or Nursing Home Facility -- 26. Ethical and Legal Issues -- 27. Paranoid Disorders -- 28. Anxiety Disorders -- 29. Major Depressive Disorders -- 30. Personality Disorders
