How do elderly spouse care givers of people with Alzheimer disease experience the disclosure of dementia diagnosis and subsequent care?

Objectives: To examine the experiences of spousal care givers of Alzheimer patients to disclosure of dementia diagnosis and subsequent care.Methods: A random sample of 1943 spousal care givers of people receiving medication for Alzheimer disease (AD) was sent a cross-sectional postal survey about th...

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Authors: Laakkonen, M. L. (Author) ; Raivio, M. M. (Author) ; Eloniemi-Sulkava, U. (Author) ; Saarenheimo, M. (Author) ; Pietilä, M. (Author) ; Tilvis, R. S. (Author) ; Pitkälä, K. H. (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: BMJ Publ. 2008
In: Journal of medical ethics
Year: 2008, Volume: 34, Issue: 6, Pages: 427-430
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