An 80-Year-Old Man With Memory Loss

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About 3 to 5 million Americans have dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease (AD) or some other condition. Dementia is characterized by progressive cognitive impairment, including memory loss, that causes functional impairment in activities of daily living. AD is the most common cause but it can only be diagnosed when other causes of dementia are ruled out. The biggest risk factor for AD is age and family history may also be important. Neurologic and mental status tests are the best diagnostic tools. Potential treatments include donepezil, vitamin E, selegiline, and Ginkgo biloba. Treatment with antidepressants or behavioral therapy may also be effective.

Dementia

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General internal medicine

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Drugs that lower cholesterol levels are effective in reducing mortality from coronary artery disease. However, the drugs should only be used in people with the disease or those at high risk. Several studies have found that the use of calcium channel blockers in the treatment of hypertension may have serious adverse effects. Diuretics and beta blockers may be the most effective drugs for this condition. Warfarin should be given to patients with atrial fibrillation so the international normalize ratio is between 2 and 3. Several studies have shown that regular exercise can produce substantial health benefits.

Evaluation, Complications and side effects, Drug therapy, Coronary heart disease, Dosage and administration, Anticholesteremic agents, Warfarin, Calcium channel blockers

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Exercise plus behavioral management in patients with Alzheimer disease: a randomized controlled trial

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Helping Alzheimer's patients to exercise regularly can improve their outcome and possibly keep them home longer, according to a study of 153 patients that also taught caregivers tips for managing behavioral problems. The exercise and caregiver training program is called Reducing Disability in Alzheimer Disease, or RDAD. Depressed patients who participated in the RDAD program even had fewer symptoms of depression.

Services information, Personnel administration, Services, Caregivers, Training

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