title: Alzheimer's disease and related disorders: assessment and intervention.
abstract: Increasing numbers of Americans are confronting the prospect of Alzheimer's disease or similar dementing disorders within their families. This useful guide presents an overview of these disorders for social workers, describes effective assessment techniques, and discusses methods of intervention successful in providing support to both patients and those who care for them.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D003704:Dementia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008875:Middle Aged; D010808:Physical Examination; D012947:Social Work