2006-01-01

Position statement of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry regarding principles of care for patients with dementia resulting from Alzheimer disease.

Am J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2006 Jul;14(7):561-72.

The aims of this care model， often referred to as "Dementia Care，" are to delay disease progression， delay functional decline， improve quality of life， support dignity， control symptoms， a..显示全部 >>

The aims of this care model， often referred to as "Dementia Care，" are to delay disease progression， delay functional decline， improve quality of life， support dignity， control symptoms， and provide comfort at all stages of AD. This evolving model is based on scientific evidence of beneficial outcomes， with acceptable risks， and is increasingly targeted at an improving pathophysiological understanding of the biology of AD. The detection and treatment of AD must now be considered part of the typical care practices for any physician and other licensed clinicians who interact with patients with this disease. This document articulates