Behavioral Disorders in Dementia: Appropriate Nondrug Interventions and Antipsychotic ...
Aug 15, 2016 - Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia pose management challenges for caregivers and clinicians. Firstline nonpharmacologic treatments include eliminating physical and emotional stressors, modifying the patient’s environment, and establishing daily routines. Family members ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0815/p276.html
Delirium in Older Persons: Evaluation and Management - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2014 - Delirium is defined as an acute, fluctuating syndrome of altered attention, awareness, and cognition. It is common in older persons in the hospital and long-term care facilities and may indicate a life-threatening condition. Assessment for and prevention of delirium should occur at ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0801/p150.html
Clinical Vignettes in Geriatric Depression - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2011 - The diagnosis of depression in older patients is often complicated by comorbid conditions, such as cerebrovascular disease or dementia. Tools specific for this age group, such as the Geriatric Depression Scale or the Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia, may assist in making the ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/1115/p1149.html
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