Book Description
This book draws together recent develompents in cognitive affects of Alzeimer's disease - how it affects mental functions such as memory, attention, and language. As well as providing a theoretical overview, it discusses how knowledge of neuropsychological impairment can be related to the neurobiology and genetics of the disease. Also covered are the practical issues of assesment, neurorehabilitation, and treatment. This book will be of interest both to researchers in Alzheimer's, and clinicians treating people with the disease.
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