Compensating strategies for impaired episodic memory and time orientation in a patient with Alzheimer's disease.
A dedicated training program for teaching a patient with Alzheimer's disease to independently use an agenda is presented. This training capitalises on preserved cognitive abilities and incorporates principles from learning theories. This case study reports the effective use of a memory book for daily life activities and of a digital clock for time reorientation.
Quittre
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Cognitive Rehabilitation Centre, Service of Neurology, University Hospital of Liège, Liège, Belgium.
Olivier
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Salmon
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000628:therapy*; D017028:Caregivers; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000628:therapy*; D009949:Orientation