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Author:   Matthew P. Janicki ,  Arthur J. Dalton
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Brunner-Mazel Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.960kg
ISBN:  

9780876309162

ISBN 10:   0876309163
Pages:   520
Publication Date:   01 November 1998
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part I Introduction Aging and Dementia Perspectives of a Care Provider A Parent's Experience Part II Biomedical Considerations Risk Factors and Biological Consequences Neurological Aspects Associated Medical Aspects Perspectives on Assessment and Evaluation Assessment Methods for Diagnosis of Dementia Adaptive Behavior Part III Clinical Considerations Down's Syndrome Dementia and Depression Psychiatric Disorders Psychotropic Medications Part IV Program Considerations Maintaining Communication Specialty Clinic Perspectives Adult Day Services Supports in Small Group Home Settings Coping with Losses, Death and Grieving Part V Education and Policy Considerations Dementia Assistance Resources Dementia and Public Policy Considerations Future Prospects

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"""[The authors] have recruited a formidable cadre of contributors primarily from many organizations concerned with adults with intellectual disabilities...the book has six parts, beginning with a most informative iontroduction in which the coeditors define aging and dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease...The other five parts of the book address biomedical, assessment, clinical, program, and educational policy considerations. Numerous case studies illustrate key principles...Janicki and Dalton have edited a most clinically helpful handbook, which can enlighten clinicians who serve older adults with intellectual disabilities."" -- Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics"

[The authors] have recruited a formidable cadre of contributors primarily from many organizations concerned with adults with intellectual disabilities...the book has six parts, beginning with a most informative iontroduction in which the coeditors define aging and dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease...The other five parts of the book address biomedical, assessment, clinical, program, and educational policy considerations. Numerous case studies illustrate key principles...Janicki and Dalton have edited a most clinically helpful handbook, which can enlighten clinicians who serve older adults with intellectual disabilities. -- Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics

""[The authors] have recruited a formidable cadre of contributors primarily from many organizations concerned with adults with intellectual disabilities...the book has six parts, beginning with a most informative iontroduction in which the coeditors define aging and dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease...The other five parts of the book address biomedical, assessment, clinical, program, and educational policy considerations. Numerous case studies illustrate key principles...Janicki and Dalton have edited a most clinically helpful handbook, which can enlighten clinicians who serve older adults with intellectual disabilities."" -- Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics

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