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Memory training and memory improvement in Alzheimer's disease: rules and exceptions

1992; Wiley; Volume: 85; Issue: S139 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1600-0404.1992.tb04461.x

1600-0404

Lars Bäckman,

Cognitive Functions and Memory

Acta Neurologica ScandinavicaVolume 85, Issue S139 p. 84-89 Memory training and memory improvement in Alzheimer's disease: rules and exceptions Lars Bäckman Ph.D., Lars Bäckman Ph.D. Section of Psychology, Stockholm Gerontology Research Center and Department of Geriatric Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, SwedenSearch for more papers by this author Lars Bäckman Ph.D., Lars Bäckman Ph.D. Section of Psychology, Stockholm Gerontology Research Center and Department of Geriatric Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, SwedenSearch for more papers by this author First published: September 1992 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0404.1992.tb04461.xCitations: 91AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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