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Diagnosis and Management of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
Diagnosis and Management of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias Author:Robert Green This handbook is designed to provide primary-care practitioners with an up-to-date educational resource on the diagnosis and management of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. The text covers the differential diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and delirium, useful diagnositc tests in differential diagnosis, and it discusses underlyi... more »ng conditions that can cause dementia. Available Alzheimer's disease drugs to treat both cognitive symptoms and agitation are reviewed, including information on their mechanisms of action, efficacy, criteria for use, and side effects. Results of key clinical trials and directions of ongoing Alzheimer's disease drug development are also reviewed. The author provides guidance on how to address caregiver burnout, driving privileges, financial stewardship, and other practical issues unique to the Alzheimer's disease patient. General patient management, available support services, and community resources are outlined.« less