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Zusatztext "This valuable volume brings the kind of broad perspective to mild cognitive impairment that has long been needed. Rather than basing conclusions on a single sample or framework! the editors have pulled together articles from leading research groups around the world. This is the kind of comprehensive approach that is needed for developing systematic and valid definitions of MCI and identifying better tools that make it possible to differentiate between benign memory changes in later life and the early signs of pathological processes."- Steven H. Zarit! Department of Human Development and Family Studies! The Pennsylvania State University"This volume provides the most comprehensive overview of mild cognitive impairment currently available. The conceptual and methodological challenges for studying MCI are tackled with rigor! and the complexities of defining the syndrome are not underestimated. This book is certain to become a classic text for those studying or researching cognitive agin! MCI and dementia! and for clinicians seeking an authoritative reference on the clinical manifestations of MCI."- Kaarin J. Anstey! Centre for Mental Health Research! Australian National University"The editors of this book have done a great job. The description of the issues is laid out in a well-written introduction! making the descriptions of the research papers very accessible! even to the less well-informed reader. The conclusion likewise pulled together the various strands! including defining what still needs to be done to further refine the concept of MCI." - Graham A. Jackson! Laverndale Hospital! Scotland. In Dementia! August! 2008 Informationen zum Autor Tuokko, Holly A.; Hultsch, David F. Klappentext Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) has been identified as an important clinical transition between normal aging and the early stages of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Since treatments for AD are most likely to be most effective early in the course of the disease, MCI has become a topic of great importance and has been investigated in different populations of interest in many countries. This book brings together these differing perspectives on MCI for the first time. The introductory chapter is an overview of the evolving conceptions of cognitive change in later life and identifies the implicit and explicit assumptions underlying MCI research. The next two sections describe the findings emerging from studies conducted with different populations of interest (i.e., general population samples and specific samples) from different countries. Each chapter describes the types of information collected in the study, how MCI was defined, information pertaining to prevalence and incidence of MCI and important findings emerging from that study (e.g., Mayo Clinic, Kungsholmen Project, Melbourne Aging Study). The next section of the book describes the current status of intervention research for persons with MCI (e.g., pharmacologic, behavioral). A final chapter summarizes emerging trends in research on MCI and identifies promising areas for future research. This volume provides a comprehensive resource for clinicians, researchers, and students involved in the study, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of people with MCI Zusammenfassung Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) has been identified as an important clinical transition between normal aging and the early stages of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Since treatments for AD are most likely to be most effective early in the course of the disease, MCI has become a topic of great importance and has been investigated in different populations of interest in many countries. This book brings together these differing perspectives on MCI for the first time. This volume provides a comprehensive resource for clinicians, researchers, and students involved in the study, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of people with MCI. Clinical investigators initial...
