Objectives: This review considers the concepts and models that, often implicitly, underlie
accounts and studies of variations in awareness of difficulties in people with early‐stage …

Lack of awareness is described as a clinical feature of Alzheimer's disease that is observed
in a significant proportion of those assigned this diagnosis. There is an extensive literature …

The onset of dementia places major demands on coping resources, and the development of
adaptive coping strategies is crucial in optimizing well-being and minimizing excess …

This paper examined the emotional impact of diagnosis disclosure on recently diagnosed
people with dementia. Thirty patient/caregiver dyads attending a Geriatric Day Hospital …

Early diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment and dementia maximizes the potential benefits
of early access to specialist therapies and support. Barriers to early diagnosis include late …

This article reviews the literature on the inclusion of the perspective of people with dementia
when evaluating quality of care. The few identified relevant studies suggest that there is …

The person-centred approach to dementia care emerges from a new emphasis on the
experience of the person with dementia. The person is seen as attempting to manage and …

Much research has investigated the impact of dementia on spousal relationships. Most often
this is from the point of view of the spouse, but occasionally people with dementia are …

Early intervention in Alzheimer's disease (AD) should focus on psychological and social
needs as well as the provision of medication. One possible component of early intervention …

Introduction Alzheimer's disease (AD) presents with significant neuropsychological deficits.
Cognitive training in AD has recently started to demonstrate its efficacy. In this study, we …