Casebook of Dementia: A Reference Guide for Primary Care

Dementia is hugely underdiagnosed and under-managed partly due to stretched specialist services. Written by a team involved in a pioneering community-based primary care service, this practical book brings together 99 case studies from the frontline in providing early intervention for people seeking help for suspected dementia. Both typical and atypical cases of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are examined, familiarising readers with possible patient scenarios and the recommended management strategies. Useful tools such as example forms for history taking and the use of a modified General Practitioner Assessment of Cognition (GPCOG) equip multidisciplinary teams with the knowledge needed for early identification of dementia. The final chapter sets out key considerations in primary care such as carer support, sharing diagnoses, and forming a dementia-friendly community. The emphasis on collaborative care between the medical and social care provides guidance for post-diagnostic support. This title is available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Gloria H. Y. Wong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration as well as Programme Director of the Master of Social Sciences (Mental Health) programme at The University of Hong Kong. She is the Director of Training, Cognitive Stimulation Therapy – Hong Kong. She applies her knowledge in psychology and psychiatry to improve services and societal response to population mental health needs.

Bosco H. M. Ma is a specialist in Geriatric Medicine. He is a council member of the Hong Kong Alzheimer's Disease Association. He has passion for acute geriatric medicine, especially peri-operative care.

Maggie N. Y. Lee is the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Alzheimer's Disease Association. She has twenty years' experience in elderly and dementia services. As an experienced occupational therapist, she is committed to developing services for people with dementia and their families, which facilitate early diagnosis and intervention. She provides consultative services to providers and stakeholders in Hong Kong and Macau on dementia-friendly community.

David L. K. Dai is a specialist in Geriatric Medicine. He has been the Chairman of the Hong Kong Alzheimer's Disease Association. During his forty-year career in medicine, Dr Dai has specialised in geriatric, rehabilitation and pulmonary medicine and served several steering committees on mental health and aged care services.