NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL REHABILITATION IN NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES

Parkinson''s disease is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease in the population and the most common in the elderly over 65 years old. The neuropsychological evaluation defines the treatment prognosis estimate the need for support and demographically the planning of institutional care programs social policies and services. Cognitive stimulation performed with exercises for multiple types of processing of executive functions aims to help reintegrate the activities of daily living of the individual with a maximum level of independence. This book can assist other health professionals in treating patients with cognitive limitations and help family members understand the relationship between the disease and the behavior of the individual with Parkinson''s disease.