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Practical Approaches to Managing Patients With Moderate to Severe Alzheimer Disease
Practical Approaches to Managing Patients With Moderate to Severe
Alzheimer Disease
Program Goals
Patient Vignette: Part 1
Stages of Alzheimer Disease
Benefits of Staging Alzheimer Disease
Depression/Behavioral Disorders
Cholinesterase Inhibitors
N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDA) Receptor Antagonists
Adverse Effects
Medication Management
Combining Therapies
Medication Adherence
Managing Expectations
When Should You Stop Medications?
Polypharmacy
Managing Comorbidities
Managing Behavioral Problems
Managing Behavioral Problems (cont)
Caregiver Support
Caregiver Support (cont)
Patient Vignette: Part 2
Disease Progression
Advance Care Directives
End-Stage Care
Key Points
