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Most families tend to realize progress of Alzheimer's disease when behavioural and psychological symptoms are obvious

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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a common cognitive disease that can progress at an accelerating rate. Even with early diagnosis, the families might not recognize AD progressing unless behavioural and psychological… Click to show full abstract

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a common cognitive disease that can progress at an accelerating rate. Even with early diagnosis, the families might not recognize AD progressing unless behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) develop. In many cases, discrepancies could exist between family‐assessed AD stage and diagnosed AD stage. This study explored such discrepancies and potential clinical implications.

Keywords: families tend; disease; alzheimer disease; behavioural psychological; psychological symptoms; tend realize

Journal Title: Psychogeriatrics
Year Published: 2022

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