A case of mistaken identity: pseudodementia is really predementia

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Diagnosis and treatment of pseudodementia, predementia, depression and Alzheimer's disease (AD) are discussed. An article by Visser and others is an important advance in evolution of thinking on the relationship between depression and dementia. Depression have been seen as a good imitator of AD. It is less often imitator and more often a predictor of AD. If medications are effective if given early in the disease process, treatment should begin before AD can be diagnosed with certainty. Most patients with dementia will still be cognitively impaired when mood is improved. The term 'pseudodementia' should be taken out of use.

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Alzheimer's disease: current pharmacotherapy in the context of patient and family needs

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An assessment of the three drugs used to treat Alzheimer's patients is given and it is suggested that caregivers and patients be given the choice based on outcome and possible side effects of each medication.

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Treatment of Alzheimer's disease

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This article discusses the treatment and medications for Alzheimer's disease and infers that all the available medicines are weakly effective.

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