A holistic approach to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease.

نویسنده

  • Louise McCabe
چکیده

This article adopts a holistic view of Alzheimer's disease. Biomedical, psychological and social aspects of the condition are discussed, and aetiology, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment explored. A range of approaches to working with people with Alzheimer's disease, based on a psychological model of dementia, is described including reminiscence and cognitive stimulation therapy.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)

دوره 22 42  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2008