Implementation of an interdisciplinary behavior management program
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An interdisciplinary behavior management program and its implementation are discussed based on a descriptive study carried out in a 50-bed transitional care unit of a Veterans Affairs Medical Center. It was found that the program can be a valuable asset in management of behaviors of people with psychiatric illness, dementia, and other illnesses. Better use of nonpharmacological and psychopharmacological interventions can improve quality of life in a frail older population.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2000
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Accuracy of self-reported depression in persons with dementia
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A study on the validity and reliability of self report methodology in accurate assessment of depression in elderly patients with dementia is presented. Findings show that dementia does not foretell invalid self report rather deficit awareness, that is personEs ability to evaluate abilities, results in variance in self reports.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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