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Review
. 2011 Jul-Aug;78(4):596-612.
doi: 10.1002/msj.20279.

Alzheimer's disease: diagnosis and treatment across the spectrum of disease severity

Judith Neugroschl  1 , Sophia Wang
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Review

Alzheimer's disease: diagnosis and treatment across the spectrum of disease severity

Judith Neugroschl et al. Mt Sinai J Med. 2011 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

Alzheimer's disease exists along a spectrum, from early memory changes to functional dependence and death. Using a case illustration, we review the evaluation and diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment and the diagnosis and management of Alzheimer's disease at each stage, including the management of both cognitive and behavioral/psychiatric aspects of the disease and end-stage and end-of-life care.

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Sample behavioral log for a demented patient with behavioral disturbances.
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