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KMID : 0869220000040010101
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Journal of Korean Geriatric Psychiatry
2000 Volume.4 No. 1 p.101 ~ p.105
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A Case of Presenile Alzheimers Dementia - 3 Year Neurocognitive Function and Behavioural Changes -
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오병훈/Byoung Hoon Oh
이창일/남윤영/Chang Il Lee/Yoon Young Nam
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Abstract
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Alzheimer's disease(AD) is the most typical progressive and irreversible dementia
characterized by loss of intellectual capacity in many domains, altered behavior, inability
to care for oneself, and ultimately neurologic abnormalities. In the treatment of AD, the
focus is limited to relief of cognitive and behavioral symptoms. But the choice of
adequate treatment according to severity level is difficult task for maintaining patient's
quality of life. We experienced a case of typical presenile Alzheimer's disease who
progressed severe dementia while being treated with cognitive enhancers and
psychosocial intervention for three years. In review of this case, we conclude that early
detection and active treatment of presenile dementia is most important factor far
delaying of progress and decreasing of family burden.
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