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Dementia in the new millennium.

Elaine Souder1, Joan R Chastain, Roger D Williams

  • 1University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Alzheimer Disease Center, Hartford Center for Excellence in Geriatric Nursing, Little Rock, AR, USA.

Medsurg Nursing : Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
|April 19, 2002
PubMed
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common dementia, with cases projected to rise sharply. This overview covers dementia types, AD symptoms, and the importance of early diagnosis and assessment methods.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Gerontology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Alzheimer's disease (AD) represents the predominant form of dementia.
  • The global prevalence of dementia is anticipated to escalate dramatically over the next fifty years.
  • Understanding dementia subtypes and AD's clinical manifestations is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of dementia types.
  • To describe the characteristic presentation of Alzheimer's disease.
  • To detail the rationale and methodologies for early AD assessment and diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of dementia classifications.
  • Synthesis of clinical descriptions of Alzheimer's disease.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria and assessment tools for early detection.

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Main Results:

  • Dementia encompasses various subtypes, with AD being the most prevalent.
  • Early signs of AD include cognitive and functional decline.
  • Timely assessment and accurate diagnosis are vital for patient management.

Conclusions:

  • Alzheimer's disease poses a significant and growing public health challenge.
  • Early identification of AD facilitates timely intervention and care planning.
  • Standardized assessment and diagnostic methods are essential for managing the increasing burden of dementia.