Loewenstein_2004_Am.J.Geriatr.Psychiatry_12_395

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Title : Cognitive rehabilitation of mildly impaired Alzheimer disease patients on cholinesterase inhibitors - Loewenstein_2004_Am.J.Geriatr.Psychiatry_12_395
Author(s) : Loewenstein DA , Acevedo A , Czaja SJ , Duara R
Ref : American Journal of Geriatry & Psychiatry , 12 :395 , 2004
Abstract :

OBJECTIVE: The authors evaluated the efficacy of a new cognitive rehabilitation program on memory and functional performance of mildly impaired Alzheimer disease (AD) patients receiving a cholinesterase inhibitor.
METHODS: Twenty-five participants in the Cognitive Rehabilitation (CR) condition participated in two 45-minute sessions twice per week for 24 total sessions. CR training included face-name association tasks, object recall training, functional tasks (e.g., making change, paying bills), orientation to time and place, visuo-motor speed of processing, and the use of a memory notebook. Nineteen participants in the Mental Stimulation (MS) condition had equivalent therapist contact and number of sessions, which consisted of interactive computer games involving memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills.
RESULTS: Compared with the MS condition, participants in CR demonstrated improved performance on tasks that were similar to those used in training. Gains in recall of face-name associations, orientation, cognitive processing speed, and specific functional tasks were present post-intervention and at a 3-month follow-up. CONCLUSION: A systematic program of cognitive rehabilitation can result in maintained improvement in performance on specific cognitive and functional tasks in mildly impaired AD patients.

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PubMedID: 15249277

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Loewenstein DA, Acevedo A, Czaja SJ, Duara R (2004)
Cognitive rehabilitation of mildly impaired Alzheimer disease patients on cholinesterase inhibitors
American Journal of Geriatry & Psychiatry 12 :395

Loewenstein DA, Acevedo A, Czaja SJ, Duara R (2004)
American Journal of Geriatry & Psychiatry 12 :395