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O1–04–01: Quantitative evaluation of PIB PET and FDG PET in early cognitive impairment
Author(s) -
Lowe Val J.,
Kemp Brad,
Jack Clifford R.,
Mathis Chester A.,
Klunk William E.,
Petersen Ronald
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
alzheimer's and dementia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.713
H-Index - 118
eISSN - 1552-5279
pISSN - 1552-5260
DOI - 10.1016/j.jalz.2007.04.077
Subject(s) - cognitive impairment , posterior cingulate , dementia , medicine , psychology , nuclear medicine , cognition , audiology , neuroscience , disease
with best practice methods to deliver care primarily via small group homes and that dementia care takes up a disproportionate amount of staff time in small care settings. Conclusions: To address early stage dementia related services in the most effective manner, a concerted effort needs to be in place to aid local service entities adapt services to dementia-related presentations among ID clientele, set up coordinated training for staff, secure funds for adapting group homes for community “dementia-capable” care, and construction of clinical support services and augmentation of family support services for parents and other kin carers.