Historically, Alzheimer disease was diagnosed and treated as a single-stage disease (ie, dementia). In the new criteria discussed here, dementia is considered end-stage disease.Read More
An Alzheimer specialist continues his discussion of scientific insights and technological advances to guide diagnosis and treatment in the clinical setting.Read More
Rather than striving to halt, delay, or reverse disease progression or provide a cure, the goal of palliative care is to prevent and relieve suffering and to improve quality of life for people facing a serious illness… Read More
We've put many of the clinical scales online, hoping healthcare professionals—whether in specialty practices, primary-care settings, or emergency services—will find this format convenient. … Read More
Who should care about aging? This question is particularly germane in mental health. The articles in this Special Report remind us of the importance of understanding and focusing on the stresses, problems, and treatment-related issues in this population.
This article provides a practical overview of the available evidence-based treatment and discusses circumstances in which certain interventions may be... More »
Of the 3 informative articles included in this special geriatric collection, 1 offers a perspective on the treatment of depression that does not focus... More »
Educated and successful individuals, Mr H's children seem able to understand that their father can no longer make his own decisions, but they continue... More »
Primary Care Can't Thrive Without Nurse Practitioners Courtney H. Lyder, ND, May 17, 2013 With a projected shortfall of primary-care physicians, it's time for alternate solutions to patient care. Nurse practitioners are one logical remedy.
An Overview of Antipsychotic Use in Older Adults
Who should care about aging? This question is particularly germane in mental health. The articles in this Special Report remind us of the importance of understanding and focusing on the stresses, problems, and treatment-related issues in this population.
