3rd Edition
by Kathryn Bayles (Author)
Written by internationally recognized experts, Cognitive Communication Disorders of MCI and Dementia, Third Edition provides professionals and students the most up-to-date research on the clinical assessment and management of individuals with dementia and those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), the fastest growing clinical population. Dr. Kimberly McCullough, an expert on MCI and cognitive stimulation, joined Bayles and Tomoeda as co-author and this edition has an increased coverage of MCI, its characteristic features, the diagnostic criteria for its diagnosis, and treatment options.
Students and practicing professionals will appreciate the authors'
overview of the relation of cognition to communicative function and the
characterization of how both are affected in MCI and the common
dementia-related diseases including Alzheimer's, Lewy Body, Vascular,
Parkinson's, Huntington's, Frontotemporal and Down Syndrome. A summary
of important points at the end of chapters highlights essential clinical
information and guides student learning. An all-new Clinical Guide
comprises the second half of the book providing an extensive discussion
of the process of assessment and evidence-based treatments for
individuals in all stages of dementia.
Features of the New Clinical Practice Guide
Assessment:
The authors provide a step-by-step discussion of the assessment
process, an overview of reputable tests, and how to differentiate
cognitive-communication disorders associated with MCI and dementing
diseases.
Treatment: This section includes comprehensive
and detailed instructions for implementing evidence-based interventions
for individuals in all stages of dementia. Additional topics include:
- A person-centered model for successful intervention
- Cognitive stimulation programming for MCI
- Clinical techniques supported by the principles of neuroplasticity
- Indirect interventions that facilitate communication, quality of life, and the safety of individuals with dementia
- Caregiver counseling
- Care planning, goal setting, reimbursement and required documentation
Case Examples: Includes restorative and functional maintenance plans.
Cognitive-Communication Disorders of MCI and Dementia: Definition, Assessment, and Clinical Management
was written by individuals dedicated to the study and treatment of
cognitive-communicative disorders associated with dementia. Their
research has received support by the NIH, the Alzheimer's and Related
Disorders Association, the Andrus Foundation, as well as the University
of Arizona, Appalachian State University, and the University of Central
Arkansas.
