Cognitive and Psychological Interventions in Neurocognitive Disorders

Abstract

Cognitive and psychological interventions are integrated in the group of non-pharmacological approaches to neurocognitive disorders. These interventions have been increasingly adopted over the past decade and recommended as first-line treatments for neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia. Based on integrative psychological approaches, non-pharmacological interventions are designed to embrace the interaction between the patient, the caregiver, and the physical and social environment where the patient is involved. A practical overview regarding the use of non-pharmacological approaches targeting important clinical issues is provided, as well as a clinical case illustrating the use of these interventions throughout different stages of a disease process, from mild to moderate/severe phases. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved)