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Laura N. Gitlin

Researcher at Drexel University

Publications -  214
Citations -  19467

Laura N. Gitlin is an academic researcher from Drexel University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Dementia & Family caregivers. The author has an hindex of 50, co-authored 186 publications receiving 14156 citations. Previous affiliations of Laura N. Gitlin include Thomas Jefferson University & Johns Hopkins University.

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Assessment and management of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia

TL;DR: The paradigm shift needed to fully institute tailored treatments for people and families dealing with these symptoms in the community is discussed and non-pharmacologic approaches with the strongest evidence base involve family care giver interventions are discussed.
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A Randomized, Controlled Trial of a Home Environmental Intervention Effect on Efficacy and Upset in Caregivers and on Daily Function of Persons With Dementia

TL;DR: The environmental program appears to have a modest effect on dementia patients' IADL dependence and among certain subgroups of caregivers the program improves self-efficacy and reduces upset in specific areas of caregiving.