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Dementia in the aged.

J E Spar

    The Psychiatric Clinics of North America
    |April 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Dementia has various causes, with 20% being reversible. Thorough evaluation and a combined treatment approach can help manage complications of primary dementia.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Geriatrics
    • Psychiatry

    Background:

    • Dementia presents as a symptom of diverse pathological processes, including extracranial and intracranial diseases, iatrogenesis, and depression.
    • Approximately 20% of dementia cases stem from potentially reversible conditions, while the remaining 80% are linked to primary brain diseases without specific cures.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To emphasize the importance of comprehensive medical and psychiatric evaluation for all dementia cases.
    • To highlight the potential of multi-modal therapeutic strategies in managing primary dementia.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on dementia etiology and management.
    • Analysis of the role of medical and psychiatric evaluations.
    • Assessment of combined psychopharmacologic and psychotherapeutic interventions.

    Main Results:

    • Dementia is associated with multiple underlying pathologies.
    • A significant portion of dementia cases are potentially reversible.
    • A comprehensive therapeutic approach can mitigate dementia complications.

    Conclusions:

    • Thorough medical and psychiatric assessment is crucial for all dementia patients.
    • A multi-modal treatment strategy, integrating psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, can effectively manage debilitating complications in primary dementia.
    • While 80% of dementia cases are linked to primary brain disease with no current cure, interventions can still improve patient outcomes.

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