New perspectives in the management of Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of progressive dementia in older adults. Diagnosis is based on a careful history, a thorough physical examination and appropriate laboratory studies. Although the pathology of Alzheimer's disease is well described, the etiology remains unknown. The only well-established risk factors are advanced age and family history. Management problems frequently include depression, delirium, wandering, urinary incontinence and iatrogenic disease.
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University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Ohio.
D000368:Aged; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology; D005190:Family; D006801:Humans