Whalley, Lawrence J.

Understanding brain aging and dementia a life course approach [electronic resource] Lawrence Whalley. - one online resource (440 p.)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- The life course approach -- The well-connected brain -- Aging, evolution and the brain -- The aging brain -- The biology of the dementias -- The disconnected mind -- Emotional aging -- Dementia syndromes -- Dementia risk reduction (1) concepts, reserve and early life opportunities -- Dementia risk reduction (2) midlife opportunite to delay dementia onset -- Dementia risk reduction (3) multidomain approaches.

9780231536370 (ebook)

2014036252


Aging
Dementia--prevention & control.
Brain--growth & development.


Electronic books

RC521 / .W49 2015eb

616.8/3

WM 220