2005, Number 2
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Rev Mex Neuroci 2005; 6 (2)
The caretaker: his protagonical role in dementia management.
Pedroso II, Padrón A, Álvarez L, Bringas ML, Díaz DA
Language: Spanish
References: 6
Page: 162-164
PDF size: 59.44 Kb.
ABSTRACT
The management of the caretaker role in the patient with dementia, is a hard task because it implicates risks for his physical and mental health. The contributing information about this subject serves as basis and guide in this process.
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