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McCabe L (2008) A holistic approach to caring for people with Alzheimer's Disease. Nursing Standard, 22 (42), pp. 50-56. http://nursingstandard.rcnpublishing.co.uk/resources/archive/browse.asp?JournalId=9&VolumeNumber=22&IssueNumber=42
Abstract
This article adopts a holistic view of Alzheimer's disease. Biomedical, psychological and social aspects of the condition are discussed and aetiology, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment explored. A range of approaches to working with people with Alzheimer's disease, based on a psychological model of dementia, is described including reminiscence and cognitive stimulation therapy.
Keywords
Alzheimer's disease; nursing; Dementia
Journal
Nursing Standard: Volume 22, Issue 42
| Status | Published |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 30/06/2008 |
| URL | http://hdl.handle.net/1893/1591 |
| Publisher | RCN Publishing Company |
| Publisher URL | http://nursingstandard.rcnpublishing.co.uk/…2&IssueNumber=42 |
| ISSN | 0029-6570 |
| eISSN | 2047-9018 |
People (1)
Professor, Dementia and Ageing