Reversible Causes of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

“Dr. Farrer and Dr. Schaefer have assembled a cadre of experts to bring us this go-to resource that belongs in the office of any clinician who serves older adults. Any time you suspect a treatable condition is impacting your patient’s cognitive functioning, you will want to consult this book! This resource will enable clinicians to detect and treat conditions that affect cognitive functioning, and prevent mis-diagnosis of dementia.”

Brian Yochim, Ph.D., ABPP, San Francisco VA Health Care System, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), co-editor of A Handbook of Geriatric Neuropsychology: Practice Essentials and Psychology of Aging: A Biopsychosocial Perspective

“In the ever changing world of clinical diagnostics, marked by advances in biomarkers and new technologies, this book takes the clinician back to the fundamentals of differential diagnosis of cognitive disorders and does so from a contemporary scientific vantage point. The recognition of reversible causes of cognitive disorders is essential for sound clinical decision making within the practice of neuropsychology. This book is a “must have” resource for students of the neurosciences and for those who are entering the practice of clinical neuropsychology.”

Kathleen Welsh-Bohmer, Ph.D., ABCN, Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences & Neurology, Duke University School of Medicine & Duke Clinical Research Institute

Thomas J. Farrer is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Idaho where he serves as Associate Program Director in the School of Health and Medical Professions. He has published additional books and articles in neuropsychology and has research interests in dementia and neuroepidemiology.

Lynn A. Schaefer is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and Director of Neuropsychology at Nassau University Medical Center. She is a fellow of the APA and National Academy of Neuropsychology. She has published additional books and articles in neuropsychology and has interests in dementia, brain injury, educational outreach, and decision-making capacity.