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'This book contains a comprehensive overview of dementia and memory problems. The text is written in a way that renders it easily accessible for the reader. It contains practical techniques to alleviate memory problems and to overcome everyday forgetfulness. The book contains up to date references and considers current issues such as ageism. This is a book that will be invaluable to students, healthcare practitioners, Clinical Psychologists and Medical Practitioners. It contains information on practical memory assessments, useful addresses and organizations as well as references for further reading.' Nigel North, Salisbury District Hospital, UK 'Thompson's book is a handy introduction both to the memory problems which we will all have to face and to the more specific dementias which many of us will have to face...I would recommend his book to clinicians...' Journal of Mental Health

’This book contains a comprehensive overview of dementia and memory problems. The text is written in a way that renders it easily accessible for the reader. It contains practical techniques to alleviate memory problems and to overcome everyday forgetfulness. The book contains up to date references and considers current issues such as ageism. This is a book that will be invaluable to students, healthcare practitioners, Clinical Psychologists and Medical Practitioners. It contains information on practical memory assessments, useful addresses and organizations as well as references for further reading.’ Nigel North, Salisbury District Hospital, UK ’Thompson’s book is a handy introduction both to the memory problems which we will all have to face and to the more specific dementias which many of us will have to face...I would recommend his book to clinicians...’ Journal of Mental Health

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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.

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