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Is it possible to conceptualise and measure quality of life for people with severe Alzheimer's disease?
- Author:
- THOMPSON Lauren
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 15(1), January 2005, pp.22-24.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
States that the experience and natural history of Alzheimer's varies considerably between individuals but it develops in stages common to all sufferers varying from mild cognitive impairment to severe dementia. Discusses conceptualisation and measurement of quality of life (QoL) measures, problems associated with assessing QoL using observer reported measures, and alternatives.
Where next. Current thinking and future possibilities for people with dementia
- Author:
- GILLARD Jane
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 12(2), July 2002, pp.13-16.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Provides a brief history of dementia and discusses the medical and social models of dementia. Looks at the social model of dementia as a means obtaining a better understanding of the needs of people with dementia.