Reversible Causes of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

Reversible Causes of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: From Neuroscience to Clinical Practice, 1st Edition, edited by Thomas J. Farrer and Lynn A. Schaefer, examines non-permanent factors responsible for cognitive decline. The volume connects basic neuroscience directly to clinical practice, establishing clear methods for identifying reversible etiologies during routine clinical evaluations across healthcare settings.

The text organizes complex clinical presentations into distinct thematic arcs. Initial chapters analyze how medication effects, drug interactions, polypharmacy, and substance abuse contribute to reduced cognitive performance. Subsequent sections explore psychiatric presentations including depression, while detailing how persistent chronic pain and metabolic disorders disrupt underlying neurological pathways.

Published by Routledge in 2025, this 352-page volume provides structured analysis for clinicians, researchers, and specialist nurses focused on aging and dementia care. The text equips practitioners with practical diagnostic context for assessing mild cognitive impairment, ensuring healthcare teams evaluate treatable conditions thoroughly before establishing an irreversible dementia diagnosis.