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Family therapy and the dementia patient.

Publication ,  Journal Article
Gwyther, LP; Blazer, DG
Published in: Am Fam Physician
May 1984

Caring for a relative with senile dementia often results in family problems. In this situation, the family usually turns to the physician for evaluation, advice, treatment and support. A specific strategy for family intervention is helpful and does not require an extensive commitment of time.

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Am Fam Physician

ISSN

0002-838X

Publication Date

May 1984

Volume

29

Issue

5

Start / End Page

149 / 156

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Stress, Psychological
  • Social Support
  • Physician-Patient Relations
  • Interviews as Topic
  • Humans
  • Home Nursing
  • General & Internal Medicine
  • Family Therapy
  • Family Practice
  • Dementia
 

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Gwyther, L. P., & Blazer, D. G. (1984). Family therapy and the dementia patient. Am Fam Physician, 29(5), 149–156.
Gwyther, L. P., and D. G. Blazer. “Family therapy and the dementia patient.Am Fam Physician 29, no. 5 (May 1984): 149–56.
Gwyther LP, Blazer DG. Family therapy and the dementia patient. Am Fam Physician. 1984 May;29(5):149–56.
Gwyther, L. P., and D. G. Blazer. “Family therapy and the dementia patient.Am Fam Physician, vol. 29, no. 5, May 1984, pp. 149–56.
Gwyther LP, Blazer DG. Family therapy and the dementia patient. Am Fam Physician. 1984 May;29(5):149–156.
Journal cover image

Published In

Am Fam Physician

ISSN

0002-838X

Publication Date

May 1984

Volume

29

Issue

5

Start / End Page

149 / 156

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Stress, Psychological
  • Social Support
  • Physician-Patient Relations
  • Interviews as Topic
  • Humans
  • Home Nursing
  • General & Internal Medicine
  • Family Therapy
  • Family Practice
  • Dementia