A holistic approach to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease

Nurs Stand. 2008;22(42):50-6; quiz 58. doi: 10.7748/ns2008.06.22.42.50.c6581.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Age Distribution
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Alzheimer Disease / diagnosis*
  • Alzheimer Disease / epidemiology
  • Alzheimer Disease / psychology
  • Alzheimer Disease / therapy*
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Communication
  • Disease Progression
  • Empathy*
  • Female
  • Holistic Health*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Medical History Taking
  • Mental Status Schedule
  • Models, Nursing
  • Models, Psychological
  • Narration
  • Neuropsychological Tests
  • Nurse's Role* / psychology
  • Nurse-Patient Relations
  • Nursing Assessment
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Prevalence
  • Sex Distribution