Description:
This
program discusses how Alzheimer's disease affects an estimated 5.5 million Americans
and is on the rise. Also discussed is an explanation of the difference between
Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, medications, care considerations and
current research.
Learning Objectives:
- Define
symptoms, diagnosis, and medications for Alzheimer's disease.
- Contrast
Alzheimer's disease with Dementia.
- Outline
methods and laboratory testing for detecting Alzheimer's disease.
- Discuss
the importance of ongoing research for Alzheimer's disease.
Author(s):
Anne Arthur, BSN, MS, APRN-BC
Launched: 2017