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- W2783447655 abstract "INTRODUCTION:WHO defines dementia as a “syndrome due toDisease of brain, usually of a chronic progressive nature, in whichThere is disturbance of multiple cortical functions, calculations,Learning capacity, language and judgement. Consciousness is notClouded. Impairments in cognitive functions are commonlyAccompanied, and occasionally preceded by emotional control,Social behaviour and motivation”.Dementia is defined as “ the development ofMultiple cognitive deficits that include memory impairment and atLeast one of the following: aphasia, apraxia, agnosia, or a disturbanceIn executive functioning, where executive functioning involvesSelection of key information and behaviours for problem solving andThe inhibition of inappropriate responses”(DSM IV, TR).The most common causes of dementia inIndividuals older than 65 years of age are: Alzheimer’s disease,Vascular dementia and mixed vascular and Alzheimer’ s disease, ofWhich Alzheimer’s disease accounts for approximately 60% of allDementias. The prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease is 3 to 5% ofPeople older than 65 years of age and as much as 50% of peopleOlder than 85 years of age. The female to male ratio is approximately2:1.Patients with Alzheimer’s disease displayCharacteristic cognitive and non-cognitive symptoms over the courseOf the illness. Neuropsychiatric symptoms may be prominent atPresentation or emerge later in the course. Almost all patients areAffected at some point in their disease.Neuropsychiatric symptoms inAlzheimer’s disease have significant consequences. Disorders suchAs depression, anxiety, and psychosis clearly affect the quality of lifeOf the patient. Besides being a source of considerable stress,Caregiver burden and potential injury, such disturbances areAssociated with increased use of psychotropic medications, patientAnd caregiver abuse. Non-cognitive symptoms are associated with anIncreased risk for institutionalization, which carries with it financialConsequences for the individual and for society.Characteristics of Neuropsychiatric symptomsIn Alzheimer’s disease include the following: They may be the sentinel event heralding the onset ofAlzheimer’s disease. Several types of symptoms may occur simultaneously,Fluctuate and recur over the course of illness. They tend to become more frequent as the disease progresses. They are associated with rapid cognitive decline and worsenFunction. They may lead to institutionalization. Importantly, these Neuropsychiatric symptoms may improveWith cholinergic therapy, disease modifying therapy andPsychotropic agents.The Neuropsychiatric symptoms play anImportant role in the diagnosis and management of Alzheimer’sDisease. Early identification and treatment of these symptomsReduces patient’s suffering, caregiver burden and delayInstitutionalization." @default.
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- W2783447655 title "Behavioural Manifestations in patients with Alzheimer’s Disease - A Cross Sectional study." @default.
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