When caregivers report behavioral and psychological symptoms we begin with an evaluation of the nature of the symptoms, level of distress they are causing the patient, and level of distress…
Quick Start Pharmacological Treatment of the Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia • Pharmacological treatment of the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia should only be undertaken when one of…
Quick Start Life Adjustments for Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Dementia Issues in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease Dementia in the Very Mild and Mild Stages • Patients with…
Quick Start Legal and Financial Issues in Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Dementia • Alzheimer’s advocacy groups can provide helpful and up-to-date information for families. • In the United States…
A 62-year-old man presented to the clinic with a curious tale. The patient had been driving from California to Boston. When he stopped for gas, the attendant thought he was…
A 73-year-old woman was brought in by her daughter for functional decline. The patient didn’t notice anything wrong. Per her daughter, memory problems were prominent, but there was also trouble…
A 59-year-old man presents with progressive difficulty talking over several years. Although he knows what he wants to say, he has difficulty saying it and he is frequently frustrated. His…
A 63-year-old man was brought to the clinic by his family because of his memory difficulties, apathy, and inappropriate behavior. They reported that the problems began 3–4 years ago; at…
Quick Start Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Definition • Normal pressure hydrocephalus (often referred to as NPH) is a relatively rare disorder characterized by enlargement of the ventricles, a gait disorder, incontinence,…
A 63-year-old man presented with progressive memory, concentration, mood, and behavior problems over several years. He was a veteran of the army for six years in his twenties, and reported…
