Neurocognitive disorders and health psychology

Authors

• Claudia Drossel, Eastern Michigan University

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

2020

Department/School

Psychology

Publication Title

The Wiley Encyclopedia of Health Psychology

Abstract

Neurocognitive disorders, commonly known as dementias, are characterized by cognitive decline due to a range of underlying conditions, such as Alzheimer's, Lewy body, or vascular disease, or frontotemporal lobar degeneration. As assistance with everyday tasks becomes necessary, modifiable psychosocial and medical factors intersect with neurodegenerative processes to create preventable or manageable challenges that are unique to the individual with the disorder and his or her family. Health psychology plays an important role in identifying and overcoming these challenges, thereby preventing excess disability, increasing quality of life, and promoting health for patients and care partners.

Comments

C. Drossel is a faculty member in EMU's Department of Psycholoyg.

Recommended Citation

Drossel, C. (2020). Neurocognitive disorders and health psychology. In C. S. Richards & L. M. Cohen (Eds.), The Wiley encyclopedia of health psychology (pp. 95–100). https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119057840.ch143