Full Description
It has been almost 150 years since Dr Langdon Down first brought to our attention people with Down syndrome. Life expectancy, level of intellectual functioning, physical health, psychological health, social functioning, and integration into society are all issues that have markedly changed since 1866. The matter of ageing in people with Down syndrome has consistently remained an area of intense interest. This book documents the most important published literature on the issue of dementia and Down syndrome published since Dr Langdon Down's momentous paper. Further, a number of publications from the general population which have had significant impact in the field of dementia and Down syndrome, and a number of papers in young adults and children with Down syndrome that have important implications for the ageing population have been included.
Contents
Introduction; Overview Articles on Dementia & Down Syndrome; Epidemiological Issues on Dementia in Down Syndrome; Neuropathological Issues on Dementia in Down Syndrome; Clinical Presentation of Dementia in Down Syndrome; Neuropsychological Assessments for Dementia in Down Syndrome; Neuroimaging & Neurophysiological Issues on Dementia in Down Syndrome; Biochemical Abnormalities, Dementia & Down Syndrome; Genetic Association Between Dementia & Down Syndrome; Management & Treatment of Dementia in Down Syndrome; Services for Adults With Down Syndrome & Dementia; Textbook Publications on Down Syndrome & Dementia; About the Disability Studies Book Series; Index.NER(01): GB IE
