Alzheimer's Disease
Friday's Progress Notes - November 16, 2001
Mental Health Information - Vol. 5 Issue 22
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CONTENTS
1. Talking about sensitive subjects with older adults
2. Forgetfulness
3. Evaluating dementia and age-related cognitive decline
4. Treatment of agitation in older persons with dementia
5. Long term care
6. Old age and loss
7. Guide to caring for caregivers
8. Caregiving dilemma
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Dear Colleagues,
Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of progressive dementia, is a devastating diagnosis. Today, four million Americans suffer from this disease. According to the Alzheimer's Association, if a cure or prevention is not found soon, more than 14 million of today's baby boomers will develop Alzheimer's disease by the middle of this century. November is National Alzheimer's Disease Month and National Family Caregivers' Month. Today's newsletter focuses on this growing healthcare problem.
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Jack
John L. Miller, MD
1. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING
Working with Older Patients: Talking About Sensitive Subjects
Many older people have a “don’t ask/don’t tell” relationship with doctors about health care problems, especially about sensitive subjects, such as urinary incontinence or sexuality.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/sensitivesubjects.html
2. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING
Forgetfulness: It's Not Always What You Think
The term dementia describes a group of symptoms that are caused by changes in brain function. Dementia symptoms may include asking the same questions repeatedly; becoming lost in familiar places; being unable to follow directions; getting disoriented about time, people, and places; and neglecting personal safety, hygiene, and nutrition.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/forgetfulness.html
3. AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Guidelines for the Evaluation of Dementia and Age-Related Cognitive Decline
The goal of the guidelines is to promote proficiency and expertise in assessing dementia and age-related cognitive decline in clinical practice.
http://www.apa.org/practice/guidelines/index.aspx
4. EXPERT CONSENSUS GUIDELINE SERIES
Treatment of Agitation in Older Persons with Dementia
The guidelines offer guidance on initial diagnosis and long-term management of agitation. Specific syndromes of agitation, including delirium, psychosis, depression, anxiety, insomnia, aggression and anger are also outlined.
5. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING
Planning for Long Term Care
The good news is that families have more choices in long-term care than ever before. Today, services can provide the needed help while letting you stay active and connected with family, friends, and neighbors.
6. BMJ.COM
Loss in Late Life
Old age can be seen as a succession of losses, gradual or sudden.
http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/316/7142/1452
7. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN
A Practical Guide to Caring for Caregivers
The caregiver role can be stressful, and identifying these patients can give the healthcare provider opportunities to help patients cope with the challenges of the caregiver role. Includes tools to assess caregiver burden.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20001215/2613.html
8. NATIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ORGANIZATION
Caregiving
Baby boomers are often faced with a caregiving dilemma.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/caregiving.html
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