Te Role of Caregivers in the Management of Alzheimer’s disease Examples from Asian Countries
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2006, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Te demographic profile of the Asian population is rapidly changing, with a fast increasing ageing population, owing to an increase in longevity and a decreasing birth rate. Moreover, due to improved medical facilities and the increased aged population, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is fast emerging as a major health problem in many Asian countries. As curative treatment for AD is still elusive, care giving is an important component of the management of AD. While Western countries have recognised this issue, besides highly industrialized Japan, the Asian initiative has been relatively slow. Tis article aims to address issues involved in caregiving in AD in some Asian countries.
Authors and Affiliations
Joydeep D Chaudhuri| Department of Anatomy, Midwestern University, 19555 N, 59th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85306, USA, Srijit Das| Department of Anatomy, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi-110002, India
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