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Peer reviewedStorandt, Martha – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1983
Reviews causes of dementia in later life, especially the Alzheimer's type, its prevalence, the characteristic structural changes, and hypothesized causes. The hypothesis that Alzheimer's disease represents accelerated aging is described. Treatment issues are discussed, primarily in terms of supportive environments, differential diagnosis, and…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Alzheimers Disease, Clinical Diagnosis, Cognitive Processes
