Living With Dementia: Study Shows How Complex It Can Be For Patients And Carers
Monday, October 12, 2009 - 16:21
in Psychology & Sociology
While cognitive function can be improved by the medicines currently available for the treatment of dementias, the positive effects of improved socialibility, initiative and motivation on the patient and their carer as well as their capability of coping with everyday life should not be overlooked. The report suggests that care for people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia needs to be more holistic in approach and that assessment tools used for treatment options are not sensitive enough.