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| Topographical disorientation in community residing patients with Alzheimer's disease | | Author(s) | Ming-Chyi Pai, W Jake Jacobs |
| Journal title | International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, vol 19, no 3, March 2004 |
| Pages | pp 250-255 |
| Source | http://www.interscience.wiley.com |
| Keywords | Dementia ; Memory and Reminiscence ; Living in the community ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | Topographical disorientation (TD) refers to the difficulty in orienting to, navigating through, and feeling familiar with one's surroundings. This study suggests that TD will be an early manifestation of Alzheimer's disease (AD). 112 patients (mean age 74) diagnosed with AD based on DSM-IV criteria, with disease duration of 17 months and living at home, completed the study. Among them, 61 currently experienced TD, 20 had required an escort to their home by others, and 28 had TD as an incipient symptom. Those with current TD tended to have a longer disease duration, required an escort home by others, and reported a history of repeated change of residence. Caregivers also reported a high level of concern for the safety of those with TD when he or she travelled alone. Developing a brief and valid test for topographical orientation would be helpful in the early detection of TD. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-040505213 A |
| Classmark | EA: DB: K4: 7T |
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