Publications by authors named "Alessa Hausmann"
Neuropsychol Rehabil
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is a type of dementia that affects language, with speech and language therapy being the primary treatment option.
- Most existing research focuses on individual therapy sessions, even though group therapy is recommended for better outcomes.
- This study gathered insights from expert therapists on group therapy for PPA, describing different types of groups and highlighting important factors for successful therapy delivery.
Alzheimers Dement
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- * Researchers at the Leenaards Memory Center in Switzerland conducted a 10-year study and found that out of 54 PPA patients, 11 (20%) were eligible for lecanemab treatment.
- * Additionally, nearly half of the 18 patients with the logopenic variant of PPA could also be candidates for lecanemab, indicating potential benefits for a broader range of AD patients.
