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Original Articles

Cognitive rehabilitation in posterior cortical atrophy

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Pages 528-540 | Received 01 Jul 2009, Published online: 18 Mar 2010
 

Abstract

Posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) is a rare early-onset dementing syndrome presenting with visuo-perceptual deficits. Clinicopathologically, it is most commonly considered a form of Alzheimer's disease. We present the case of a 64-year-old male patient with posterior cortical atrophy who took part in a cognitive rehabilitation programme that included psychoeducation, compensatory strategies, and cognitive exercises. After the cognitive rehabilitation programme, subtle differences were found in visuoperceptual tasks and in the patient's subjective perception of difficulties. Cognitive rehabilitation may temporarily improve functioning in patients with posterior cortical atrophy.

Acknowledgments

The authors would like to thank SS and his family for their participation in this study. We would also like to thank the professional and non-professional staff of our institute who took part in SS's treatment for their invaluable support.

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