Cognitive and behavioral neurology

Abstract

The number of patients with neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, frontotemporal and vascular dementia is quickly rising with the aging population. Neurologist and other health care providers will be increasingly confronted with the diagnosis and management of these disorders. In this chapter, the authors present answers to questions frequently raised by patients and caregivers during the evaluation and treatment of these cognitive disorders. Evidence for current diagnostic and treatment approaches for each of these neurodegenerative diseases are reviewed. Each section is enhanced with bottom lines or take-home message and summaries.