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Peer reviewedFischer, Lynn; And Others – Gerontologist, 1989
Caregivers (N=53) of dementia patients administered modified version of cognitive examination at home to their patients. Comparison between caregiver-administered and clinical examinations revealed high interrater reliability unaffected by caregiver age or education level. Reliable assessment of cognitive functioning by caregivers can provide…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Measurement, Examiners
Peer reviewedQuayhagen, Mary P.; Quayhagen, Margaret – Gerontologist, 1989
Assessed efficacy of home-based program of cognitive stimulation for functional status of patients with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. Compared treated caregiver/patient dyads with nontreated dyads. Results suggest that treated patients exhibited maintenance levels of cognitive and behavioral functioning and improved emotionally while…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Cognitive Ability, Educational Gerontology, Family Caregivers
