With people living longer, Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia are becoming more prevalent. Following chapters on demographics, symptoms, diagnosis, and the types of memory functions, speech-language pathologists Loehr (residential facility, Austin, TX) and Malone (Kent State U.) cover effective evaluation and therapeutic interventions and trends for practitioners. Case studies illustrate pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic strategies and special considerations including counseling, documentation, behavioral issues, and requirements and family issues for home health therapists. The manual includes resources, fact sheets, goal development worksheets, and practical tips for issues such as talking to patients, creating a safe environment, and preventing weight loss. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)