Clinical Diversity in Late Onset Alzheimer's Disease: No. 34 (Maudsley Monograph) - Hardcover

This work provides an insight into the clinical features and prognosis of late onset Alzheimer's disease. It provides a summary of the results of a longitudinal study of patients suffering from senile dementia of the Alzheimer type. Various aspects of the late onset Alzheimer's disease are examines, including psychiatric symptoms, behavioural disturbances, neurological signs and patterns of survival. The study features a representative sample of sufferers from a defined catchment area population, all of whom have been examined using standardized resources and assessments. Included is a review of relevant literature and a description of the clinical typography and natural history of this important condition.