title: Evaluation and care of the dementia patient.
abstract: Dementia is the result of a variety of factors that produce cognitive decline. While no cure exists for the majority of cases, treatment is available, and optimism for the future is reasonable.
authors: Dementia Evaluation Center, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia.
authors: L J
authors: LJ
authors: Nardozzi
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D003704:Dementia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011939:Mental Recall; D008875:Middle Aged; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012803:Sick Role