Clinical Reference

Dementia Staging

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Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OTSLP

Diagnosis:

Dementia

References:

  • Reisberg, B., Ferris, S. H., & Franssen, E. (1985). An ordinal functional assessment tool for Alzheimer's-type dementia. Psychiatric Services, 36(6), 593-595.
This resource outlines the stages of dementia using the Functional Assessment Staging Tool (FAST Scale) for dementia, as well as provides considerations for intervention and interacting with individuals at each stage designed for clinicians, family members, and caregivers.
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