Current Thoughts on Dementia: From Risk Factors to Therapeutic Interventions

The book discusses the latest research on dementia risk factors and therapeutics, emphasizing that dementia is a public health priority and affects memory and thinking skills. It covers medical conditions, lifestyle choices, genetics, and therapeutic interventions, highlighting the global effort to find better ways to halt the progression of dementia and develop novel strategies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 624 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the latest research on the risk factors and therapeutic interventions for dementia, a condition recognized as a public health priority by the World Health Organization (WHO). Dementia encompasses a range of symptoms that affect memory and cognitive abilities, significantly impairing a person's ability to carry out daily tasks. While it is more prevalent among the elderly, it is important to note that dementia is not a natural part of the aging process. The book is organized into two main sections. The first section explores the various risk factors associated with dementia, including medical conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, and Lewy body dementia, as well as lifestyle choices and genetic predispositions. The second section provides an in-depth examination of different therapeutic interventions for dementia, including medications, behavioral therapies, and non-pharmacological approaches. While a cure for dementia remains elusive, this book emphasizes the current treatment strategies that aim to alleviate symptoms, improve quality of life, and slow down the progression of the disease. It highlights the global effort to find better ways to combat dementia, including ongoing research, clinical trials, and public awareness campaigns. This book is of particular interest to advanced graduate students, researchers, and healthcare professionals working in the fields of neuroscience, genetics, medicine, neurology, psychiatry, geriatrics, cardiology, internal medicine, epidemiology, and public health. It offers valuable insights into the complex nature of dementia and provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and addressing this pressing healthcare issue.

Weight: 1118g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811676055
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022