How I Treat: Alzheimer Disease With Agitation Hub
How would you treat this patient's agitation? Read the full case background, answer a poll, and find out if your next steps align with what Marc Agronin, MD, recommends.
Victor is a 92-year-old married man with a several-year history of Alzheimer disease, currently in an advanced stage. He is able to ambulate and interact with others, but his speech is ga...
The patient is a 70-year-old female who presents with her husband of 40 years and caregiver. The patient is a retired dry cleaner owner who has a history of dementia, mood disorder, GERD,...
The patient is an 85-year-old man living at home with his wife. He has been living with Alzheimer disease for the past 6 years, but in the past year has become impatient and belligerent a...
The patient is an 81-year-old married man who was diagnosed with Alzheimer disease 8 years ago and is now at an advanced stage with significant neurocognitive impairment, functional decli...
The patient is a 71-year-old male who has been living with his wife at home for the past 42 years. The patient is a retired CPA that has past medical history of hypertension, hyperlipidem...
Leslie Citrome, MD, dives into the case of a 71-year-old man with moderate Alzheimer's disease who cannot be safely left alone at home. The patient has recently become more agitated,...
