title: Alzheimer disease in women: a clinical and genetics perspective.
abstract: Upon completion of this activity, the learner will be able to: 1. Identify clinical and genetic characteristics and considerations associated with Alzheimer disease (AD). 2. Describe assessment and management strategies for AD. 3. Describe nursing implications for women and families with, or at risk for, AD.
authors.affiliation: University of Toledo College of Nursing, Toledo, OH, USA. cheryl.gies@utoledo.edu
authors.forename: Cheryl
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gies
authors.forename: Mira
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lessick
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000235:genetics / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D005260:Female; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D006801:Humans; D016387:Women's Health