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Improved neuropsychological test scores in Alzheimer 'S disease patients after ecologically sensitive, cognitive interventions: A pilot study

Laura Leeah

Naomi Nelson

Francis J. Pirozzolo

Rick Mahurin

Department of Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas

The purpose of this pilot study was to:

• • Integrate various cognitive interventions into one program for Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients;
  
• • Identify effective interventions; and
  
• • Measure cognitive changes over the course of instruction.
  

Five AD patients completed thefive week program. Techniques reflected recent cognitive intervention advances including:

• • Imagery mnemonics,
  
• • Home attention exercises,
  
• • Relaxation exercises, and
  
• • Weekly clinic instruction.
  

While the participants' ability to master specific techniques varied with dementia severity, all patients showed improvements in certain neurop-sychological tests at week six.

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