Are There Any Connections between Language Deficits and Cognitive Slowing in Alzheimer's Disease

Are There Any Connections between Language Deficits and Cognitive Slowing in Alzheimer's Disease

Background: Speech disorders already occur in the early phases of Alzheimer's disease (AD). As a possible cause, problems of executive processes are discussed. Cognitive slowing is also repeatedly addressed. Aims: Are there any connections between cognitive slowing and speech disorders in AD? A...

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Main Authors: Michael Schecker, Carsten Kochler, Klaus Schmidtke, Reinhold Rauh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2014-11-01
Series:Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra
Subjects:
Brain function in dementia
Cognitive slowing
Deficits in language processing
Alzheimer’s disease
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/368317

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