Why would caregivers not want to treat their relative's Alzheimer's disease?
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The willingness of family caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD), to use AD-slowing medicines is investigated along with the relationship between this willingness, dementia severity and caregiver characteristics. Results indicate that caregivers are willing to slow the progression of their relative's dementia even into the severe stage of the disease.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
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Age and features of movement influence motor overflow
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The magnitude and prevalence of motor overflow to the arm at rest during attempted unilateral arm movements are measured. Results indicate that motor overflow is greater in elderly subjects with the most demanding tasks and is greater in those with better motor status.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
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Prognosis communication in serious illness: perceptions of older patients, caregivers, and clinicians
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The agreement between patients, caregivers and clinicians regarding prognosis communication and their desire for prognostic information are examined. Findings indicate that many ill older persons and caregivers are not ready or able to receive prognostic information.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
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