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    Dementia

    This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on dementia and related issues, including Alzheimers, Binswanger’s type dementia, and dementia with Lewy bodies. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
    Categories

    Overview and Diagnosis

    Editorials and Letters

    Treatment

    Patient Education, Self-Care

    Complications and Special Situations

    Improving Practice

    Overview and Diagnosis
    Aug 15, 2024 — Diagnosing Dementia and Cognitive Impairment in Symptomatic Patients [Cochrane for Clinicians]   CME
    Dec 15, 2023 — Initial Evaluation of Clinically Suspected Dementia [Point-of-Care Guides]   CME   Alg
    May 15, 2023 — Lumipulse G β-Amyloid Ratio Test for the Diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease [Diagnostic Tests]
    Jun 15, 2022 — Mini-Cog, IQCODE, MoCA, and MMSE for the Prediction of Dementia in Primary Care [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jan 15, 2022 — PrecivityAD for Diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease [Diagnostic Tests]
    Mar 01, 2021 — Structural MRI for the Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease in Patients with MCI [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Feb 01, 2021 — Brief Cognitive Testing in the Detection and Diagnosis of Clinical Alzheimer-Type Dementia [Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews]
    Jun 15, 2020 — Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults [Putting Prevention Into Practice]
    Jun 15, 2020 — Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
    Sep 15, 2019 — Diagnosing Dementia and Clarifying Goals of Care [Lown Right Care]
    Jan 15, 2019 — Neuropsychological Evaluations in Adults   Alg
    Jun 01, 2018 — Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarkers for Detection of Alzheimer Disease in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Mar 15, 2018 — Evaluation of Suspected Dementia   Alg
    Dec 01, 2010 — Frontotemporal Dementia: A Review for Primary Care Physicians   PtEd
    Apr 01, 2006 — Dementia with Lewy Bodies: An Emerging Disease   PtEd
    Editorials and Letters
    Apr 15, 2022 — Why Physicians Should Not Prescribe Aducanumab for Alzheimer Disease [Editorials]
    Jan 15, 2022 — Preventing Cognitive Decline [Editorials]
    Nov 15, 2017 — The AAFP Cognitive Care Kit: A Resource for Family Physicians [Editorials]
    Jun 15, 2017 — Dementia Care: More Than Just Prescription Drugs [Editorials]
    Jan 15, 2006 — Executive Function Testing to Diagnose, Subtype Dementias [Letters to the Editor]
    Treatment
    Nov 15, 2024 — Brexpiprazole (Rexulti) for the Treatment of Agitation Associated With Alzheimer Disease [STEPS]
    Sep 15, 2024 — Alzheimer Disease: Treatment of Cognitive and Functional Symptoms   CME
    Jul 15, 2024 — Cognitive Rehabilitation for Patients With Dementia [Cochrane for Clinicians]   CME
    Jul 15, 2022 — Palliative Care Interventions in Advanced Dementia [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jul 15, 2021 — Pharmacologic Management of Agitation in Patients with Dementia [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Apr 01, 2019 — Palliative Care in Advanced Dementia [Curbside Consultation]
    Jan 01, 2019 — Pharmacologic Interventions for Apathy in Patients with Alzheimer Disease [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Sep 15, 2018 — Deprescribing Antipsychotics for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia and Insomnia [Practice Guidelines]
    Apr 01, 2018 — Short-Term Antipsychotics for Alzheimer Disease [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
    Apr 01, 2017 — Alzheimer Disease: Monotherapy vs. Combination Therapy [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
    Feb 01, 2017 — The Effect of Statins on Dementia and Cognitive Decline [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Aug 15, 2016 — Behavioral Disorders in Dementia: Appropriate Nondrug Interventions and Antipsychotic Use   PtEd
    Aug 01, 2016 — Exercise to Improve Functioning in Patients with Dementia [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
    Sep 01, 2014 — Exercise Programs for Older Patients with Dementia [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jan 15, 2014 — Dementia [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
    Jan 01, 2012 — Antidepressants for Agitation and Psychosis in Patients with Dementia [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Mar 15, 2011 — Donepezil to Manage Alzheimer Disease: New vs. Standard Dosing [AFP Journal Club]
    Apr 15, 2008 — AAFP and ACP Release Guideline on Dementia Treatment [Practice Guidelines]
    Jun 01, 2007 — Monitoring Therapy for Patients with Alzheimer's Disease [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Patient Education, Self-Care
    Aug 15, 2016 — Behavior Problems in a Family Member with Dementia [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Jun 15, 2011 — Alzheimer Disease [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Dec 01, 2010 — Frontotemporal Dementia [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Mar 15, 2006 — Driving and Dementia: What You Should Know [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Mar 01, 2003 — Dementia: What Are the Common Signs? [Information from Your Family Doctor]
    Feb 15, 2001 — The Signs of Dementia [Information from Your Family Doctor]
    Dec 15, 2000 — When You Are the Caregiver [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Complications and Special Situations
    Jun 01, 2019 — Caregiver Care   POC   PtEd
    Feb 01, 2015 — Benzodiazepines and Alzheimer Disease [AFP Journal Club]
    Nov 01, 2010 — AAN Updates Guidelines on Evaluating Driving Risk in Patients with Dementia [Practice Guidelines]   Alg
    Apr 01, 2008 — Quality of Life in Older Persons with Dementia Living in Nursing Homes [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Sep 15, 2004 — Management of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus   DDx   PtEd
    Nov 01, 1999 — Caretaker Burnout: Supporting Families of Patients with Alzheimer's Disease [Curbside Consultation]
    Improving Practice
    Mar 15, 2009 — Brief Screening Instruments for Dementia in Primary Care [Point-of-Care Guides]   POC

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