Alzheimer's Disease in Bilingual Latinos: Clinical Decisions for Diagnosis and Treatment Planning.
Alzheimer's Disease in Bilingual Latinos: Clinical Decisions for Diagnosis and Treatment Planning.
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10.1007/s42843-021-00050-5
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2021
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Suarez PA
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Díaz-Santos M;Yáñez J;Suarez PA
早期准确识别患有阿尔茨海默病和相关痴呆症的双语拉丁裔/老年人的认知和功能下降仍然是一个重大的公共卫生问题。本文强调了双语拉丁裔/亚裔阿尔茨海默病临床表现的异质性、导致文化和语言一致的神经心理学评估的临床决策，以及确保患者、护理人员和家庭在诊断后健康长寿所需的跨学科、多环境合作伙伴关系。心理学家在倡导最佳护理标准方面发挥着重要作用，因为患者和家属能够以尊严和尊重的方式承受漫长的护理过程。
Early and accurate identification of cognitive and functional decline in bilingual Latino/a older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias continues to be a substantial public health concern. This paper highlights the heterogeneity in the clinical expression of Alzheimer’s disease among bilingual Latino/as, the clinical decisions leading to a culturally and linguistically congruent neuropsychological assessment, and the interdisciplinary, multi-setting partnerships needed to ensure a healthy longevity post-diagnosis for the patient, the caregiver, and the family. Psychologists play an important role in advocating for the best standard of care, as the patients and families endure the long journey of care with dignity and respect.