Abstract
Aim of this review is to examine the interactions between emotion and memory in Alzheimer's disease and to discuss resources of these patients. On the basis of neuropathological findings in Alzheimer's disease and neuroanatomical structures of emotional processing, we provide an overview of findings (a) on the emotional memory effect and (b) on emotions as memory content in Alzheimer's Disease. We discuss future research questions and consequences for nonpharmacological therapy of Alzheimer's disease.
Blessing, A