Journal article
In-Home Assessments of Alzheimer's Patients
Abstract
Purpose: The objective of this study was to determine the validity and reliability of instruments used with Alzheimer's patients when administered in the home of participants. Methods: Twenty patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease were administered standardized tests to measure cognition (Mini-Mental State Examination and Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale) and mood (Geriatric Depression Scale and Short Happiness and Research Protocol). …
Authors
Bédard M; Bonner A; Molloy DW; Martin NJ; Stones MJ
Journal
Clinical Gerontologist, Vol. 21, No. 1, pp. 3–10
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
February 4, 2000
DOI
10.1300/j018v21n01_02
ISSN
0731-7115