To Use of Reminiscence Therapy in Alzheimer Patients
- Journal of Neurology & Stroke
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Sevgisun Kapucu1* and Guler Duru Asiret2
Faculty of Nursing, Hacettepe University, Turkey
Abstract
Dementia is a progressive disorder that impacts several cognitive functions. However, some aspects of cognitive function are preserved until late in the disease and can therefore be the targets of specific interventions. Available studies suggest that reminiscence therapy can improve mood and some cognitive abilities in the Alzheimer patients. This mini review was written to give the information for health person working with Alzheimer patients.
Keywords
Dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Reminiscence therapy, Geriatric nurses, Nursing homes, Nursing Interventions Classification System,Psychologists ,