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OverviewDementia is hugely underdiagnosed and under-managed partly due to stretched specialist services. Written by a team involved in a pioneering community-based primary care service, this practical book brings together 99 case studies from the frontline in providing early intervention for people seeking help for suspected dementia. Both typical and atypical cases of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are examined, familiarising readers with possible patient scenarios and the recommended management strategies. Useful tools such as example forms for history taking and the use of a modified General Practitioner Assessment of Cognition (GPCOG) equip multidisciplinary teams with the knowledge needed for early identification of dementia. The final chapter sets out key considerations in primary care such as carer support, sharing diagnoses, and forming a dementia-friendly community. The emphasis on collaborative care between the medical and social care provides guidance for post-diagnostic support. This title is available as Open Access on Cambridge Core. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gloria HY Wong (The University of Hong Kong) , Bosco HM Ma (Hong Kong Alzheimer's Disease Association) , Maggie NY Lee (Hong Kong Alzheimer's Disease Association) , David LK Dai (Hong Kong Alzheimer's Disease Association)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 9781108984492ISBN 10: 1108984495 Pages: 268 Publication Date: 30 May 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsForeword; Preface; 1. Background: primary care in dementia; 1.1 Concepts and practices of task-shifting & task-sharing in dementia care; 1.2 Collaborative care between primary care physicians and specialists: suggested model; 1.3 Overview on dementia: workup, diagnosis, differential diagnoses, and management; 1.4 Lessons learned from 15 years of early intervention service; 1.5 Integrated health and social care: rationales and evidence; 2. Typical Alzheimer's disease; 2.1 Cases illustrative of pathognomonic features; 2.2 Understanding cognitive, functioning, & clinical assessment findings; 2.3 Indications for investigations; 2.4 Complaints about behaviours; 2.5 Normal ageing, MCI, or mild dementia?; 3. Atypical Alzheimer's disease, other dementias, & differential diagnoses; 3.1 When imaging & further observation is needed; 3.2 'Pseudodementia'; 3.3 Alzheimer's or other dementias? When to refer; 4. Useful tools and resources in early intervention service; 4.1 A sample form to facilitate history taking; 4.2 Physical examination and investigation checklist for suspected dementia; 4.3 Sample cognitive and functioning report of an early intervention service; 4.4 Common symptoms reported by carers and persons with suspected dementia; 4.5 Infographic and educational material for explaining dementia diagnosis and management; 5. Take home messages and further readings; 5.1 Advance care planning; 5.2 Carer stress and support; 5.3 Disclosing dementia diagnosis; 5.4 Issues surrounding management; 5.5 Home safety and dementia friendly community; Glossary.ReviewsAuthor InformationGloria H. Y. Wong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration as well as Programme Director of the Master of Social Sciences (Mental Health) programme at The University of Hong Kong. She is the Director of Training, Cognitive Stimulation Therapy – Hong Kong. She applies her knowledge in psychology and psychiatry to improve services and societal response to population mental health needs. Bosco H. M. Ma is a specialist in Geriatric Medicine. He is a council member of the Hong Kong Alzheimer's Disease Association. He has passion for acute geriatric medicine, especially peri-operative care. Maggie N. Y. Lee is the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Alzheimer's Disease Association. She has twenty years' experience in elderly and dementia services. As an experienced occupational therapist, she is committed to developing services for people with dementia and their families, which facilitate early diagnosis and intervention. She provides consultative services to providers and stakeholders in Hong Kong and Macau on dementia-friendly community. David L. K. Dai is a specialist in Geriatric Medicine. He has been the Chairman of the Hong Kong Alzheimer's Disease Association. During his forty-year career in medicine, Dr Dai has specialised in geriatric, rehabilitation and pulmonary medicine and served several steering committees on mental health and aged care services. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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