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Interdisciplinary Topics in Gerontology and Geriatrics
Vision in Alzheimer's DiseaseAvailable to Purchase
S.Karger AG
Volume
34
Status:
Available
ISBN electronic:
978-3-318-01091-6
ISBN print:
978-3-8055-7757-1
Subject Area:
Geriatrics and Gerontology
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Neurology and Neuroscience
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Ophthalmology
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Psychiatry and Psychology
Publication date:
2004
Book Details
Visual dysfunction is prevalent in Alzheimer’s disease and in related disorders such as posterior cortical atrophy and Down syndrome. The neuropathology of these disorders affects brain areas that process low-level vision as well as higher-order cognition and attention. This volume spans the range of topics on vision, from structure (retinal and cortical) to function (cortical activation) to behavior (perception, cognition, attention, hallucinations, and everyday activities). The chapters together indicate that lower-level visual deficits can contribute to, or masquerade as, higher-order cognitive impairments. As important, they suggest that vision-based interventions may improve patients’ lives. An emerging theme is that the study of variations in visual-system pathology, behavior, and genetic risk will likely provide insights into typical Alzheimer’s disease as well as related conditions. The visual disorders of Alzheimer’s original case and its cousins of the 21st century have much to teach us about the changing visual system in aging and age-related neurodegenerative disease. This book is essential reading for neurologists, neuropsychologists, ophthalmologists and optometrists, geriatricians and gerontologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists and other health professionals who provide diagnosis and clinical care to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
Vision in Alzheimer's Disease
Edited by: A. Cronin-Golomb, P.R. Hof
https://doi.org/10.1159/isbn.978-3-318-01091-6
ISBN (print): 978-3-8055-7757-1
ISBN (electronic): 978-3-318-01091-6
Publisher: S.Karger AG
Published: 2004
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Table of Contents
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1 - 29: The Anterior Visual System and Circadian Function with Reference to Alzheimer's DiseaseByDenise ValentiDenise ValentiDepartment of Psychology, Boston University, Boston, Mass., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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30 - 61: Neuropathological Changes in Visuospatial Systems in Alzheimer's DiseaseByArmin von Gunten;Armin von GuntenaService Universitaire de Psychiatrie de l’Âge Avancé, Prilly, Lausanne, andSearch for other works by this author on:Panteleimon Giannakopoulos;Panteleimon GiannakopoulosaService Universitaire de Psychiatrie de l’Âge Avancé, Prilly, Lausanne, andbHUG Belle-Idée, Service de Psychiatrie Gériatrique et Service de Neurospychiatrie, Département de Psychiatrie, Chêne-Bourg, Switzerland;Departments ofSearch for other works by this author on:Constantin Bouras;Constantin BourasbHUG Belle-Idée, Service de Psychiatrie Gériatrique et Service de Neurospychiatrie, Département de Psychiatrie, Chêne-Bourg, Switzerland;Departments ofcNeuroscience,Search for other works by this author on:Patrick R. HofPatrick R. HofcNeuroscience,dGeriatrics and Adult Development andeOphthalmology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, N.Y., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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62 - 95: Functional Imaging in Healthy Aging and Alzheimer's DiseaseByNicole D. Anderson;Nicole D. AndersonaKunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit,Search for other works by this author on:Cheryl L. GradyCheryl L. GradybRotman Research Institute,Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Toronto, Ont., CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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96 - 111: Heterogeneity of Visual Presentation in Alzheimer's DiseaseByAlice Cronin-GolombAlice Cronin-GolombDepartment of Psychology, Boston University, Boston, Mass., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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112 - 125: Posterior Cortical Atrophy: A Visual Variant of Alzheimer's DiseaseByMario F. MendezMario F. MendezDepartments of Neurology and Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences,University of California at Los Angeles, The V.A. Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, Calif., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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126 - 135: Visual Hallucinations in Alzheimer's DiseaseBySuzanne HolroydSuzanne HolroydDepartment of Psychiatric Medicine,University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Va., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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136 - 154: Similarities of Visual Deficits in Alzheimer's Disease and Down SyndromeByFrederick J. RoccoFrederick J. RoccoCounseling and Advisement Services, Bristol Community College,Fall River, Mass., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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155 - 172: Visuospatial Disorientation in Alzheimer's Disease: Impaired Spatiotemporal Integration in Visual Information ProcessingByCharles Duffy;Charles DuffyaDepartments of Neurology, Neurobiology and Anatomy,Ophthalmology, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, andSearch for other works by this author on:Laura Cushman;Laura CushmanbPhysical and Rehabilitative Medicine and The Center for Visual Science,The University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, N.Y., USASearch for other works by this author on:Voyko KavcicVoyko KavcicaDepartments of Neurology, Neurobiology and Anatomy,Ophthalmology, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, andSearch for other works by this author on:
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173 - 198: Magnocellular Deficit Hypothesis in Alzheimer's DiseaseByGrover C. Gilmore;Grover C. GilmoreaDepartment of Psychology,bMandel School of Applied Social Sciences,Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USASearch for other works by this author on:Sarah R. Morrison;Sarah R. MorrisonaDepartment of Psychology,Search for other works by this author on:Karen E. GrothKaren E. GrothaDepartment of Psychology,Search for other works by this author on:
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199 - 211: Perceptual Organization in Alzheimer's DiseaseByDaniel D. KuryloDaniel D. KuryloPsychology Department, Brooklyn College CUNY, Brooklyn, N.Y., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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212 - 235: From Segmentation to Imagination: Testing the Integrity of the Ventral Visual Processing Pathway in Alzheimer's DiseaseByLynette J. TippettLynette J. TippettDepartment of Psychology, University of Auckland,Auckland, New ZealandSearch for other works by this author on:
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236 - 247: Reading and Visual Processing in Alzheimer's DiseaseByGuila Glosser;Guila GlosserDepartment of Neurology, University of Pennsylvania,Philadelphia, Pa., USASearch for other works by this author on:Murray GrossmanMurray GrossmanDepartment of Neurology, University of Pennsylvania,Philadelphia, Pa., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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248 - 270: Visual Attention and Visual Short-Term Memory in Alzheimer's DiseaseByShaun P. Vecera;Shaun P. VeceraDepartment of Psychology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USASearch for other works by this author on:Matthew RizzoMatthew RizzoDepartment of Psychology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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271 - 289: Visual Attention, Genetics and Alzheimer's DiseaseByRaja Parasuraman;Raja ParasuramanCatholic University of America, Washington, D.C., USASearch for other works by this author on:Pamela GreenwoodPamela GreenwoodCatholic University of America, Washington, D.C., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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290 - 304: Closing the Window of Spatial Attention: Effects on Navigational Cue Use In Alzheimer's DiseaseByMark Mapstone;Mark MapstoneaDepartment of Neurology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, N.Y.,andSearch for other works by this author on:Sandra WeintraubSandra WeintraubbCognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease Center,Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Ill., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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305 - 324: Improved Performance on Activities of Daily Living in Alzheimer's Disease: Practical Applications of Vision ResearchByTracy DunneTracy DunneAlzheimer's Design and Living Solutions, Norwell, Mass., USASearch for other works by this author on:
