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Alzheimer’s Disease Care, Treatment and Follow-up

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Published Online: 8 March 2010 · Accepted: 27 December 2009 · Received: 10 November 2009
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Authors: Nil Tekin 1 · Elif Altunbaş 2 · Ayşe Karahüseyin 3
1 SSI Narlıdere Nursing Home, Family Medicine Specialist, Spc. Dr. Izmir, Turkey
2 The Ministry of Health Sincan Mehmet Nurhan Health Center, Ankara, Turkey
3 SSI Narlıdere Nursing Home, Nurse, Izmir, Turkey
Keywords: alzheimer disease · dementia · diagnosis · treatment
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Abstract
Alzheimer’s disease {AD} is the most f requently encounlered cause of dem en tıa tıl most ın every society and its primary cause is not completely known. lt is a great burden to patients and caregivers The history given by families and caregivers beside the patient is very important in order to obtain a detailed history. Several neuropsychological tests can be used for diagnosis and screening of AD Biochemical analyses must olso be carried out for diagnosis Biochemical blood tests reveal an increase in acetylchollinesterciz enzyme activity and decrease in acetylcholine levels. Acetylcholina esterase inhibitors are used for treatment. Antagonist of N-Metil D-aspartal can also be used to prevent gulutaminergic excitotoxicity in advanced disease. Evenyhough there is no definite treatment for AD, the major aim of the treatment is to preserve daily life activities and delay dependence to caregiver Different psycholog ical and behavioral changes in the patient can be seen The management of the ıllness necessitates an interdiscipl inary approach In this study, we aimed to discuss the principles of followup treatment options and care of AD.

 

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