Abstract
The number of cognitively impaired elderly in Canada has increased greatly during the past two decades; nearly all have Alzheimer's disease (AD). The memory problems and changes in language and communication of these patients place tremendous strain on physicians who are searching for a differential diagnosis and are trying to communicate with them. Reviewing the salient language and communication features of AD patients leads to strategies for improving effective physician-patient communication.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Alzheimer Disease / complications*
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Alzheimer Disease / diagnosis*
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Alzheimer Disease / epidemiology
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Attitude of Health Personnel
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Canada / epidemiology
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Communication Disorders / etiology
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Communication Disorders / psychology*
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Forecasting
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Geriatric Assessment
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Humans
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Kinesics
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Language
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Memory Disorders / etiology
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Memory Disorders / psychology*
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Physician-Patient Relations*
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Research / trends
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Severity of Illness Index