MD, MSc, FRCPC, FACP, FRCPEdin
Physicians and other health care providers have learned to approach end-of-life care issues in individuals suffering from malignant disease quite effectively...
There is an average delay of 20 months between the first recognition of symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder (ADRD) and the seeking of physician help.
Bathing individuals with dementia has been reported as one of the most difficult activities of daily living and often results in unwanted behaviours.
Dementia is a progressive incurable illness. In the advanced stages of the disease, decisions need to be made whether to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment.
Fundamental aspects of quality of life for people with dementia: being pain-free; safe; able to participate in meaningful activities; and able to maintain the greatest degree of autonomy possible.
Elle a défini des aspects fondamentaux de la qualité de vie des personnes atteintes de démence : ne pas avoir de douleurs ; se sentir en sécurité ; pouvoir participer à des activités intéressantes ; et être à même de conserver le plus haut degré possible d’autonomie.
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This article highlights the complex challenges seen when managing pain in patients with moderate or advanced dementia.
Dementia-related behavioural problems are common and debilitating. The assessment and management of these problems can be challenging.
Lack of adherence is a major reason for the failure of medical therapies and is an especially important and sometimes underappreciated issue for the growing number of people with dementia.
Cholinesterase inhibitors are a treatment option for most people with Alzheimer’s disease of mild to moderate severity.
