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Providing counseling for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.(Clinical report)
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Adultspan Journal
- Article date:
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March 22, 2008
- Author:
- Granello, Paul F.; Fleming, Matthew S.
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Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2008 American Counseling Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition that results in brain wasting and eventual death. With its increasing diagnosis rate, counselors will likely acquire clients with Alzheimer's disease or their caregivers. Important background information and several practical counseling methods are provided that may assist counselors working with this population.
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Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, fatal condition that results in brain wasting and eventual death. Approximately 4.5 million Americans currently have Alzheimer's disease, and the likelihood of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease increases to nearly 50% by age 85 (Hodes, 2004). The annual ...