Behavioural Management in Alzheimer's Disease - Pharmacology

David A. Merrill; David L. Sultzer

doi:10.1002/9780470669600.ch53

Behavioural Management in Alzheimer's Disease - Pharmacology

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"The behavioral disturbances of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are reviewed, followed by a brief survey of the common research measurements used to assess these symptoms. Pharmacological options for treating the behavioral symptoms of dementia are then discussed, highlighting findings from clinical treatment trials and other evidence. The chapter concludes with a discussion of general treatment principles to aid clinicians in addressing the ongoing severe and complex behavioral symptoms of dementia.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Principles and Practice of Geriatric Psychiatry
Subtitle of host publication	Third Edition
Publisher	John Wiley and Sons
Pages	312-323
Number of pages	12
ISBN (Print)	9780470747230
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470669600.ch53
State	Published - Dec 2 2010

Keywords

Agitation
Alzheimer's Disease
Antidepressants
Antipsychotic medications
Behavioral management
Cognitive enhancers
Dementia
Mood stabilizers
Pharmacology
Psychosis

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