The impact of dementia on the sufferer and available treatment interventions: an overview.
An overview of the psychological and behavioral consequences of dementia on sufferers is provided. Psychological interventions for improving the quality of life of patients, difficulties of diagnosis, the role of general practitioners, and th contribution of psychologists in the management of dementia are discussed.
Midence
K
K
School of Psychology, University of Wales, Bangor, UK.
Cunliffe
L
L
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D001364:Awareness; D003704:Dementia / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D012803:Sick Role