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Early psychosocial intervention in a memory clinic
 — addressing isolation in older people with early dementia
Author(s)Hannah Wilkinson, Sue Whiteing, Karen Hawcroft
Journal titlePSIGE Newsletter, no 106, January 2009
PublisherPsychologists' Special Interest Group in Elderly People - PSIGE, British Psychological Society, January 2009
Pagespp 31-38
Sourcehttp://www.psige.org.uk
KeywordsDementia ; Early ; Depression ; Psychiatric treatment ; Geriatric out-patients clinics ; Isolation ; Integration ; Evaluation.
AnnotationThe structure and progress of a group for older women identified as vulnerable to mood disorders following a diagnosis of dementia is described. The aim of the community-based group intervention used was to facilitate integration into local community facilities rather than mental health services. The authors review how this social integration intervention has helped six participants with early-stage dementia whose perceived loneliness rendered them vulnerable to distress and depression in the longer term. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-090601201 A
ClassmarkEA: 4J: ENR: LP: L6G: TP: TO: 4C

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