Reversible Causes of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: From Neuroscience to Clinical Practice

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Thomas J. Farrer (Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC) Lynn A. Schaefer (Nassau University Medical Center, N.Y.)

Reversible Causes of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

From Neuroscience to Clinical Practice

Thomas J. Farrer (Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC), Lynn A. Schaefer (Nassau University Medical Center, N.Y.)

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Routledge
12 September 2025

Psychology of ageing; Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology; Psychiatry; Psychotherapy; Psychiatric nursing

This pioneering book covers a broad range of reversible causes of cognitive decline and dementia, ranging from the basic neuroscience of the condition to clinical manifestations and practice treatment implications.

It offers something new to the field of dementia assessment and treatment by shining a light on the multiple comorbidities that compound the patient’s clinical presentation and exacerbate cognitive decline and by presenting differential diagnoses and the imperative to rule out reversible causes of cognitive impairment/dementia in one key text. Taking a global approach, chapters include mild cognitive impairment and the impact of drugs and substance abuse and other medication effects. The book goes on to look at depression and other psychiatric presentations, chronic pain, metabolic conditions, and tumors and other space-occupying lesions. Infectious diseases and other medical illnesses that affect cognition are explored, along with the impact of sleep disorders and delirium. The book concludes with a focus on applications and treatment when maximizing an older person’s functioning and assessing their cognition and/or their capacity.

It is essential reading for clinicians, researchers, and specialist nurses in aging and dementia as well as students of neuropsychology/neurocognition, medicine, and health and social work.

Edited by: Thomas J. Farrer (Duke University Medical Center Durham NC), Lynn A. Schaefer (Nassau University Medical Center, N.Y.)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 811g
ISBN: 9781032797496
ISBN 10: 1032797495
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 12 September 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Thomas J. Farrer is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Idaho where he serves as Associate Program Director in the School of Health and Medical Professions. He has published additional books and articles in neuropsychology and has research interests in dementia and neuroepidemiology. Lynn A. Schaefer is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and Director of Neuropsychology at Nassau University Medical Center. She is a fellow of the APA and National Academy of Neuropsychology. She has published additional books and articles in neuropsychology and has interests in dementia, brain injury, educational outreach, and decision-making capacity.

Reviews for Reversible Causes of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: From Neuroscience to Clinical Practice

""Dr. Farrer and Dr. Schaefer have assembled a cadre of experts to bring us this go-to resource that belongs in the office of any clinician who serves older adults. Any time you suspect a treatable condition is impacting your patient's cognitive functioning, you will want to consult this book! This resource will enable clinicians to detect and treat conditions that affect cognitive functioning, and prevent mis-diagnosis of dementia."" --Brian Yochim, Ph.D., ABPP, San Francisco VA Health Care System, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Co-Editor, A Handbook of Geriatric Neuropsychology: Practice Essentials, Co-Editor, Psychology of Aging: A Biopsychosocial Perspective ""In the ever changing world of clinical diagnostics, marked by advances in biomarkers and new technologies, this book takes the clinician back to the fundamentals of differential diagnosis of cognitive disorders and does so from a contemporary scientific vantage point. The recognition of reversible causes of cognitive disorders is essential for sound clinical decision making within the practice of neuropsychology. This book is a “must have” resource for students of the neurosciences and for those who are entering the practice of clinical neuropsychology."" --Kathleen Welsh-Bohmer, Ph.D., ABCN, Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences & Neurology, Duke University School of Medicine & Duke Clinical Research Institute