Self-Preservation in Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease: Empirical Evidence and the Role of the Social Environment
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The purpose of this chapter is to highlight empirical evidence for the presence and persistence of self in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. First, the authors review their previous findings (Fazio & Mitchell, 2009) that revealed the persistence of self via language usage and delayed visual self-recognition data. Second, the authors present previously unpublished data demonstrating that both level of impairment (mild or moderate) and setting (residential or day center) are related to language usage. Third, the authors review the most recent literature about the self in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, as well as discuss social positioning and its impact on individualized care.
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