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Record Nr.

UNINA9910791211703321

Autore

Anderson Nicole D.

Titolo

Living with mild cognitive impairment : a guide to maximizing brain health and reducing risk of dementia / / Nicole D. Anderson, Kelly J. Murphy, Angela K. Troyer

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford : , : Oxford University Press, , [2012]

©2012

ISBN

0-19-997872-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xx, 363 p. ) : ill

Classificazione

PSY020000

Disciplina

618.978

Soggetti

Cognition disorders in old age - Diagnosis

Cognition disorders in old age - Treatment

Cognition disorders - Nutritional aspects

PSYCHOLOGY / Neuropsychology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Formerly CIP.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Machine generated contents note: -- Section One: What is Mild Cognitive Impairment? -- Chapter 1. Defining Mild Cognitive Impairment -- Chapter 2. How Mild Cognitive Impairment Differs From Normal Aging -- Chapter 3. How Mild Cognitive Impairment Differs From Dementia -- Chapter 4. Possible Outcomes Of Mild Cognitive Impairment -- Chapter 5. Risk Factors for Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia -- Section Two: How is Mild Cognitive Impairment Identified and Managed? -- Chapter 6. How Mild Cognitive Impairment Is Diagnosed -- Chapter 7. Treatment of Mild Cognitive Impairment -- Chapter 8. The Personal Impact of Mild Cognitive Impairment -- Chapter 9. Living Effectively With Mild Cognitive Impairment -- Chapter 10. Taking Charge of Mild Cognitive Impairment -- Section Three: What Can Be Done to Improve Prognosis? -- Chapter 11. Healthy Diet: Feed Your Body, Fuel Your Brain -- Chapter 12. Exercise: Jog Your Memory -- Chapter 13. Cognitive Engagement: Getting Your Brain in Gear -- Chapter 14. Social Engagement: A Good Friend Is Good Medicine -- Chapter 15. Memory Strategies: Techniques To Improve Everyday Remembering -- Epilogue.



Sommario/riassunto

This text is for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), their loved ones, and health care professionals who care for these patients. The text is loaded with up-to-date, scientifically substantiated knowledge about what MCI is, how it affects people, and how to take a proactive approach to health while living with MCI.