From expert editors and contributors, this is the first volume to systematically address the entire process of neuropsychological assessment and intervention with older adults.

Introduction. Part I: Geriatric Neuropsychological Assessment. Assessment of Common Geriatric Conditions. Potter, Attix, An Integrated Model for Geriatric Neuropsychological Assessment. Smith, Rush, Normal Aging and Mild Cognitive Impairment. Welsh-Bohmer, Warren, Neurodegenerative Dementias. Cato, Crosson, Stable and Slowly Progressive Dementias. Houston, Bondi, Potentially Reversible Cognitive Symptoms in Older Adults. Specific Considerations. Busch, Chelune, Suchy, Using Norms in Neuropsychological Assessment of the Elderly. Marson, Hebert, Functional Assessment. Manly, Cultural Issues. Green, Feedback. Part II: Geriatric Neuropsychological Intervention. Cognitive Training and Compensatory Techniques. Attix, An Integrated Model for Geriatric Neuropsychological Intervention. Loewenstein, Acevedo, Training of Cognitive and Functionally Relevant Skills in Mild Alzheimer's Disease: An Integrated Approach. Camp, Spaced Retrieval: A Model for Dissemination of a Cognitive Intervention for Persons with Dementia. Clare, Multi-technique Program Approaches. Thompson, Johnson, Rehabilitation of Language Impairments in Dementia. Bourgeois, External Aids. Psychotherapeutic Interventions. Logsdon, McCurry, Teri, Behavioral Treatment of Affective Disorders and Associated Symptoms. Barrick, Behavioral Treatment of Impaired Functioning and Behavioral Symptoms. Potter, Attix, Chen, Group Psychotherapy Approaches for Dementia. Hayden, Sano, Pharmacological and Other Treatment Strategies for Alzheimer's Disease.