TY - SER TI - Ancianos con demencias: atención de enfermería SN - 0210-5020 N1 - Este artículo se encuentra disponible en su edición impresa; Bibliografía: p. 78 N2 - Dementias constitute a frequent clinical situation that is particularly serious and disabling; of multiple causes, Alzheimer's disease is, however, the most illustrative of the situation. We present here a conceptual analysis of dementias and their causes, symptoms, methods of study and treatment. We highlight its prevalence and particular care and social significance in elderly patients. The application of the PAE to these patients culminates with the establishment of nursing diagnoses and care plan, all of which is also exposed ER -