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Taylor & Francis The Memory Clinic Guide Pocketbook 2001 Edition by Robert Butler, Zuzana Walker
Over the last 20 years, memory clinics have evolved from an idea to an important part of many services for people with memory difficulties. With the higher profile of the dementias, and Alzheimer's disease in particular, they have finally come of age and those with dementia and their carers can start to receive the attention and resources they deserve. This short text is aimed at all health professionals who work in memory clinics, or are interested in learning about them. It covers all aspects of setting up and operating the clinics and encouraging professionals to providing even better clinics and improved services for patients. Table of contents : - 1. Why Memory Clinics: Background and history of the development of services 2. Setting up a Memory Clinic 3. The Assessment Process I: Medical Considerations: Carers Considerations 4. The Assessment Process II: Psychometric Testing 5. The Treatment Process I: Feedback and follow-up: Drug treatments: Genetic advice 6. The Treatment Process II: Cognitive rehabilitation: Interventions for carers 7. Research 8. Ending it well