Suarez Gonzalez, Aida;
(2024)
Cognitive Rehabilitation in Posterior Cortical Atrophy.
Practical Neurology
(In press).
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Abstract
Posterior cortical atrophy is an uncommon type of dementia often caused by Alzheimer´s disease, and characterised by progressive loss of visuospatial and perceptual abilities. Although there is no curative treatment, patients may benefit from a range of symptom-based techniques and strategies to address visuospatial deficits and apraxia, and to reduce disability. Specific techniques based on visual and tactile cues, adapted and assistive equipment, environmental modifications and skill training may help people with posterior cortical atrophy continue to carry on activities that are important to them. We share vignettes from patients treated in our clinics to illustrate the practical delivery and potential impact of these techniques.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | Cognitive Rehabilitation in Posterior Cortical Atrophy |
| Location: | UK |
| Publisher version: | https://pn.bmj.com/ |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences > UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences > UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology > Neurodegenerative Diseases |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10197811 |
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