Non-biomedical aspects of Alzheimers Disease and related disorders : a comprehensive bibliography, 1960-1988

This bibliography includes references to over 1600 books, articles, theses and dissertations published in English from 1960 to 1988. Emphasis is given to works dealing with non-biomedical aspects of dementia, particularly to research concerned with the development and evaluation of programs, facilities and services designed to enhance the functional status and quality of life of Alzheimer's victims and their caregivers. Bibliography Arrangement: Following an overview chapter concerned with review articles(Chapter 1), references are arranged topically into twelve subject groupings: Symptoms, Assessment and Diagnosis (Chapter 2); Stages of Deterioration (Chapter 3); Case Studies (Chapter 4); Epidemiology (Chapter 5); Pre-Dementia History (Chapter 6); Etiology (Chapter 7); Health Care System (Chapter 8); Treatment and Management (Chapter 9); Environmental Design (Chapter 10); Caregiver Support (Chapter 11); Education (Chapter 12); and Legal, Ethical and Research Issues (Chapter 13).