Alzheimer disease in women: a clinical and genetics perspective.

Full Abstract

Upon completion of this activity, the learner will be able to: 1. Identify clinical and genetic characteristics and considerations associated with Alzheimer disease (AD). 2. Describe assessment and management strategies for AD. 3. Describe nursing implications for women and families with, or at risk for, AD.

Author information

Author/s: Gies, Cheryl (C); Lessick, Mira (M);

Affiliation: University of Toledo College of Nursing, Toledo, OH, USA. cheryl.gies(-atsign-)utoledo.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Nursing for women's health (Nurs Womens Health), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Aug; vol 13 (issue 4) : pp 312-23; quiz 324

Dates: Created 2009/08/18; Completed 2009/11/05;

PMID: 19686554, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/5/2009, IMS Date: )

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