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Develop an alternative intervention for elderly populations experiencing Alzheimer's disease.
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OTD Proposal: Program Development Bobby Kou University of Southern California Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy Abstract This program aims to develop an alternative intervention for elderly populations experiencing Alzheimer's disease. The project will utilize both individual and group protocols that incorporate the client, family, and interdisciplinary treatment team, for the purpose of improving the service population's quality of life. Proposal category Program Development Introduction to the Problem Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, neuro-degenerative disease characterized by memory loss, language deterioration, impaired visuospatial skills, poor judgment, and changes in personality. Early symptoms include impaired cognitive processing and confusion progressing toward an inability to perform simple ADL tasks. Eventually, people suffering from the disorder lose the capacity to function in daily occupations and become completely dependent on family members and other caregivers for their everyday care. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia among people age 65 and older and presents...
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