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| A comparison of the behavioural and emotional characteristics of Alzheimer's dementia in individuals with and without Down Syndrome | | Author(s) | Valerie Temple, M Mary Konstantareas |
| Journal title | Canadian Journal on Aging, vol 24, no 2, Summer 2005 |
| Pages | pp 179-190 |
| Source | http://www.utpjournals.com |
| Keywords | Dementia ; Cognitive impairment ; Emotions ; Behaviour ; Mental health [elderly] ; Comparison ; Canada. |
| Annotation | The behavioural and emotional changes associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD) are compared for individuals with Down syndrome and AD and individuals with AD from the general population (AD only). The primary caregivers of 30 people with Down syndrome and AD and 30 people with AD only completed the BEHAVE-AD (Behavioural Pathology in Alzheimer's Disease Rating Scale) and the Apathy sub-scale of the CERAD (Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer's Disease). Behavioural observations were also undertaken at adult day programmes with 26 selected participants. The Down syndrome group experienced fewer delusions and had lower total scores on the BEHAVE-AD, indicating fewer problem behaviours overall. Day programme observations suggested that the AD only group were more likely to be sedentary and observe the activities of others, while the Down syndrome group was more physically active. Improving our understanding of the similarities and differences between these two groups may help facilitate the integration of individuals with Down syndrome into adult day programmes for the general population. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-050906208 A |
| Classmark | EA: E4: DL: DM: D: 48: 7S |
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