Alzheimer's
Friday's Progress Notes - October 25, 2002
Mental Health Information - Vol. 6 Issue 16
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CONTENTS
1. Assessment of Alzheimer's Disease
2. Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease
3. Older adults and medication use
4. Alcohol abuse among older women
5. Assessment and treatment in managed care
6. Handbook for working with older patients
7. Caregiver tools
8. Forgetfulness
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Dear Colleagues,
We are facing a health care crisis of epidemic proportions, and our current health care system is unprepared to meet the challenge. According to statistics from the United Nations, dementia in people from developed countries will increase from 13.5 million to 36.7 million between the years 2000 and 2050. Today's newsletter provides resources related to Alzheimer's Disease and other issues associated with aging.
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John L. Miller, MD
1. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN
Guidelines for Managing Alzheimer's Disease: Part I - Assessment
The management guidelines discussed in this article are intended to be used in directing the care of patients and their caregivers after the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease has been made.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020601/2263.html
2. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN
Guidelines for Managing Alzheimer's Disease: Part II - Treatment
The article addresses the development of a management plan, treatment of behavior and mood disorders, and caregiver education.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020615/2525.html
3. FDA CONSUMER MAGAZINE
Medication Use and Older Adults
A "brown bag" checkup 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
4. NIAAA
Use and Misuse of Alcohol Among Older Women
Many of the acute and chronic medical and psychiatric conditions that lead to high rates of health care use by older people are influenced by the consumption of alcohol.
5. NATIONAL CHRONIC CARE CONSORTIUM AND ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
Tools for the Assessment and Treatment of Dementia in Managed Care
The article provides tools for initial dementia assessment, care management, and caregiver support.
6. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING
Working With Your Older Patients: A Clinician's Handbook
The handbook suggests practical techniques and approaches to facilitate diagnosis, promote adherence to treatment, make more efficient use of time, and increase both patient and provider satisfaction.
http://www.niapublications.org/pubs/clinicians2004/index.asp
7. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING
Alzheimer's Disease: Caregiver Guide
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/alzheimers3.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.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/forgetfulness.html
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