Anosognosia in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Review
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https://doi.org/10.58445/rars.1009Keywords:
Anosognosia, Alzheimer's Disease, DementiaAbstract
Anosognosia, or lack of awareness of one’s cognitive deficits, can occur in Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common form of dementia. This paper reviews the limited body of literature on anosognosia in AD, from its impact on older adults to their caregivers, and makes the case for additional research on this challenging topic.
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