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Alzheimer's Disease
Friday's Progress Notes - November 5,
1999
Mental Health Information - Vol. 3 Issue 42
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CONTENTS:
1. Older adults and medication
2. Management and treatment of Alzheimer's
3. Guidelines for psychologists in evaluating dementia
4. Alzheimer's Disease Management
5. Information for patients, family members, and caregivers
6. Hospice
7. Caregiving
8. Forgetfulness
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Colleagues,
One of the articles featured in last week's newsletter warned of the emerging crisis in
geriatric mental health. Alzheimer's Disease alone affects about 4 million people in the
United States. Early detection, delay, and prevention strategies are urgently needed to
meet this growing health problem.
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Regards,
Jack
John L. Miller, MD
1. FDA CONSUMER MAGAZINE
Medication Use and Older Adults
A brown bag check up involves putting all of your medications and over-the-counter products in a brown paper bag and bringing them into your doctor's office.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/olderadultsmeds.html
2. AMERICAN FAMILY
PHYSICIAN
Advances in the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease
The author addresses the mechanisms of the disease, diagnostic criteria, drug treatments,
management of behavior disturbances, and late-stage care. A family handout is included.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/981101ap/sloane.html
3. AMERICAN
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (APA)
Guidelines for the Evaluation of Dementia and Age-Related Cognitive Decline
The goal of
the APA guidelines is to promote proficiency and expertise in assessing dementia and
age-related cognitive decline in clinical practice.
http://www.apa.org/practice/dementia.html
4. ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION OF LOS ANGELES
Guidelines for Alzheimer's Disease Management
Alzheimer's Disease (AD), the most common of the dementias , is a progressive brain disorder that occurs gradually and results in irreversible memory loss, unusual behavioral changes, personality changes, and a decline in thinking abilities
http://www.athealth.com/Practitioner/particles/alzguidelines.html
5. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING
Alzheimer's Disease: Caregiver's Guide
One of the biggest struggles caregivers face is dealing with the difficult behaviors of the person they are caring for. Dressing, bathing, eating--basic activities of daily living--often become difficult to manage for both the person with AD and the caregiver. Having a plan for getting through the day can help caregivers cope.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/alzcareguide.html
6. NATIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ORGANIZATION
Hospice
Patient and family needs are at the core of hospice care
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/hospice.html
7. NATIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ORGANIZATION
Caregiving
As the population of older citizens grows dramatically — by the year 2030 there will be 5.3 million aging baby boomers who need long-term care — many caregivers put their own lives on hold to meet the needs of ill loved ones.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/caregiving.html
8. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING
Forgetfulness: It's Not Always What You Think
A lot of people experience memory lapses. Some memory problems are serious, and others are not. People who have serious changes in their memory, personality, and behavior may suffer from a form of brain disease called dementia. Dementia seriously affects a person's ability to carry out daily activities. Alzheimer's disease is one of many types of dementia.
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