Cognitive-Communication Disorders of MCI and Dementia

A Must-Have Resource for Clinicians, Instructors, and Students in Training!Cognitive-Communication Disorders of MCI and Dementia: Definition, Assessment, and Clinical Management, Fourth Edition provides a comprehensive, evidence-based examination of cognitive-communication disorders associated with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. Designed for graduate students in speech-language pathology and related disciplines, as well as practicing clinicians, this fully updated text integrates current neuroscience, cognitive science, and clinical practice to support accurate diagnosis, differential assessment, and person-centered intervention across a range of neurodegenerative disorders. Coverage includes Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Parkinson’s disease dementia, Lewy body disease, Huntington’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, and dementia associated with Down syndrome, with detailed discussion of communication, cognition, memory, and functional outcomes. The Fourth Edition emphasizes early identification, neuroplasticity, cognitive reserve, and evidence-based intervention strategies that promote quality of life and communicative participation. Rich clinical guidance, practical assessment procedures, and reimbursement considerations prepare readers to translate research into effective clinical management across healthcare settings. New to the Fourth EditionExpanded coverage of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Mild Neurocognitive Disorder (mNCD)New discussion of LATE (Limbic-Predominant Age-Related TDP-43 Encephalopathy)Updated research on neuroplasticity, cognitive reserve, and cognitive stimulationEnhanced evidence-based intervention strategies and person-centered care approachesNew content on technology supports, caregiver education, and reimbursement considerationsCurrent research findings integrated throughout all dementia chaptersKey FeaturesComprehensive overview of cognitive-communication disorders across dementia typesStep-by-step guidance for assessment, differential diagnosis, and clinical interventionNeuroscience-based treatment strategies grounded in current evidencePractical frameworks for individualized and culturally responsive careCase-based clinical applications and functional communication strategiesPluralPlus Online AncillariesFor instructors: PowerPoint Slides, Test Bank