title: [Alzheimer's disease: experience, perception and reactions of patients].
abstract: Clinical research into Alzheimer's disease has predominantly focused on standardized assessment of cognitive impairment and behavioral changes. The description of feelings and attempts of adaptation of patients with Alzheimer's disease is a neglected area. Here we present five statements, each given by a patient with Alzheimer's disease, and investigate perception and attempts of adaptation contained in these statements. Important consequences for the care of patients with Alzheimer's disease are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Psychiatrische Klinik der Technischen Universität München.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Haupt
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kurz
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D011939:Mental Recall; D012649:Self Concept; D012803:Sick Role; D012934:Social Isolation
vernacular_title: Alzheimersche Krankheit: Erleben, Empfinden und Reaktionsformen der Kranken.