title: Family therapy and the dementia patient.
abstract: Caring for a relative with senile dementia often results in family problems. In this situation, the family usually turns to the physician for evaluation, advice, treatment and support. A specific strategy for family intervention is helpful and does not require an extensive commitment of time.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D003419:Crisis Intervention; D003704:Dementia / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D005194:Family Practice; D005196:Family Therapy; D006701:Home Nursing / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D012944:Social Support; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000523:psychology