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Silverstein, Nina M.; Sherman, Robin – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2010
The purpose of the current study was to evaluate a training program for persons with early-stage Alzheimer's disease and their care partners. Care partners were mailed two surveys, one for themselves and one for the person with dementia. Domains covered in the training included an overview of cognitive disorders, treatment of symptoms including…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Caregivers, Training, Program Evaluation
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Lambe, Susan; Cantwell, Nicole; Islam, Fareesa; Horvath, Kathy; Jefferson, Angela L. – Gerontologist, 2011
Purpose: To learn about African American older adults' knowledge and perceptions of brain donation, factors that relate to participating or not participating in a brain donation research program, and methods to increase African American brain donation commitment rates in the context of an Alzheimer's disease (AD) research program. Design and…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Medical Research, Alzheimers Disease, Focus Groups