[Alzheimer's disease]

Rev Med Liege. 2010 Mar;65(3):163-8.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Alzheimer's disease is the most common neurodegenerative disease encountered in patients over 60 years. By its prevalence and the consequent individual and social loss of function Alzheimer's disease is a major public health problem. With the presentation of a clinical story of Alzheimer's disease in an elderly patient, we propose a diagnostic and therapeutic discussion on this clinical problem. We must adjust the treatment for each patient and overall not omit the non pharmacological therapeutic approaches.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Alzheimer Disease / diagnosis*
  • Alzheimer Disease / drug therapy*
  • Alzheimer Disease / psychology
  • Antioxidants / therapeutic use
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Cognition Disorders / diagnosis
  • Cognition Disorders / drug therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dopamine Agents / therapeutic use
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Geriatric Assessment
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
  • Risk Factors
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Social Support

Substances

  • Antioxidants
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors
  • Dopamine Agents