Abstract
Care of the elderly patient with dementing illness involves not only the patient but also the family and other caregivers, and the community. An evaluation and treatment plan must go beyond the patient's immediate medical problems to examine the caregiver's needs and the community services available.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1669-1675 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | American family physician |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 5 |
State | Published - Jan 1 1991 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Family Practice