“Noncognitive” symptoms of early Alzheimer disease

Neuropsychiatric profiles in dementia.

We compared patterns of neuropsychiatric symptoms across 4 dementia types [Alzheimer disease (AD), vascular dementia (VAD), dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), and Parkinson disease dementia], and 2 mixed groups (AD/VAD and AD/DLB) in sample of 2,963 individuals from the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center Uniform Data Set between September 2005 and June 2008. We used confirmatory factor anal...

Alzheimer Disease: Treatment of Noncognitive Behavioral Abnormalities

Anxiety, Depression, and Spirituality Among Caregivers of Patients With Alzheimer Disease

Introduction: The nature of the Alzheimer’s disease gradually makes patients dependent to persistent care. This may have a large negative effect on the caregivers’ quality of life and predisposes them to psychological distress. Spirituality, however, may act as a buffer and enhance their adaptability with stressful conditions. This study aimed to evaluate the association betwee...

Evaluation of Visual Signs and Symptoms in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease

Background and Objective:Patients with Alzheimer's disease have impaired visual function even in the early stages of the disease. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine the visual signs and symptoms in patients with Alzheimer's disease and compare them with those in the control group. Materials and Methods:This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 19 Alzheimer patients a...

Pharmacological Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia A Review of the Evidence

UP TO 50% OF COMMUNITYdwelling elderly individuals older than 85 years have dementia, with Alzheimer disease (AD), vascular dementia, and dementia with Lewy bodies accounting for most cases. Although cognitive deficits are the clinical hallmark of dementing illnesses, noncognitive symptoms are common and can dominate disease presentation. These include an array of neuropsychiatric symptoms, suc...