A Longitudinal Study of Physical Function in Patients with Early-Onset Dementia

A Longitudinal Study of Physical Function in Patients with Early-Onset Dementia

Background: The aim of this study was to explore changes in mobility in terms of ambulation and transfer over 1 year in patients with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease (EOAD), and to compare mobility in EOAD with patients with other types of early-onset dementia (EOOD). Method: Forty-two patients with...

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Main Authors: Gro Gujord Tangen, Elisabet Londos, Johan Olsson, Lennart Minthon, Anne Marit Mengshoel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2012-12-01
Series:Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra
Subjects:
Alzheimer’s disease
Early onset
Mobility
Motor function
Physical performance
Dementia
Timed Up and Go Test
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/345782

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