TY - JOUR
T1 - Heterogeneity in dementia
T2 - Challenges and opportunities
AU - Cohen-Mansfield, Jiska
PY - 2000/4
Y1 - 2000/4
N2 - The major sources of heterogeneity in the manifestation of dementia are analyzed as stemming from three types of sources: initial predisposing factors, lifelong events, and the current condition. Each of these sources is, in turn, comprised of three general domains: genetic/biologic/medical, psychosocial, and environmental. These influences affect the manifestation of dementia in terms of cognitive, behavioral, self-maintenance, and affective functioning. Mapping the sources and manifestations of this heterogeneity can lead to both a more thorough understanding of people with dementia and the development of management settings and interventions that are more responsive to people with dementia.
AB - The major sources of heterogeneity in the manifestation of dementia are analyzed as stemming from three types of sources: initial predisposing factors, lifelong events, and the current condition. Each of these sources is, in turn, comprised of three general domains: genetic/biologic/medical, psychosocial, and environmental. These influences affect the manifestation of dementia in terms of cognitive, behavioral, self-maintenance, and affective functioning. Mapping the sources and manifestations of this heterogeneity can lead to both a more thorough understanding of people with dementia and the development of management settings and interventions that are more responsive to people with dementia.
KW - Diversity
KW - Heterogeneity
KW - Individualization
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=0034042586&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1097/00002093-200004000-00002
DO - 10.1097/00002093-200004000-00002
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C2 - 10850743
AN - SCOPUS:0034042586
SN - 0893-0341
VL - 14
SP - 60
EP - 63
JO - Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders
JF - Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders
IS - 2
ER -