title: [In search of lost time--memory in dementia].
abstract: With the progressing loss of coherent memory the world of the demented person dissolves into a succession of fragmented and incomprehensible situations. The resulting uncertainty leads to an increased need of self-assurance: in search of familiar surroundings and personal identity, the patient escapes into his preserved memories and begins to live in his past. Reminiscence may thus become a source of continuous strain to the persons entrusted with caring for the patient; on the other hand, it may as well open avenues to a deeper understanding of the patient and his world.
authors.affiliation: Psychiatrische Klinik, Technischen Universität München.
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authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Fuchs
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000523:psychology; D000647:Amnesia / Q000523:psychology*; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology; D003704:Dementia / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D011939:Mental Recall; D009949:Orientation; D011936:Reality Testing; D012153:Retention, Psychology; D012649:Self Concept; D013998:Time Perception
vernacular_title: Auf der Suche nach der verlorenen Zeit--die Erinnerung in der Demenz.