Memory Impairments Underlying Language Difficulties in Dementia.

Azuma, Tamiko; Bayles, Kathryn A.

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ERIC Number: EJ555552

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1997

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Memory Impairments Underlying Language Difficulties in Dementia.

Azuma, Tamiko; Bayles, Kathryn A.

Topics in Language Disorders, v18 n1 p58-71 Nov 1997

The memory deficits associated with the dementia syndromes of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Lewy body disease are outlined and related to the language impairments that have been observed in patients with these disorders. Assessment techniques are described, including commonly used individual tests and test batteries that assess memory and language. (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Disability Identification, Evaluation Methods, Language Impairments, Memory, Mental Disorders, Neurological Impairments, Recall (Psychology)

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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