Evidence-Based Practice Recommendations for Dementia: Educating Caregivers on Alzheimer's Disease and Training Communication Strategies
Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology
Zientz, J., Rackley, A., et al. (2007).
Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology, 15(1), liii-lxiv.
This review investigates the effects of caregiver education and training on the communication functioning of individuals with Alzheimer's disease. This review is part of a series of reports from the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Science specific to the assessment and management of individuals with dementia.
Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences; American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; Department of Veterans Affairs
1960-2002
Experimental studies; observational studies
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<div>Preliminary evidence suggests that caregiver training may be beneficial to enhance communication skills. Caregiver training may contribute to improved conversation, maintenance of language ability and quality of life for individuals with Alzheimer's disease (Class I, II, and III Evidence). </div>
