Practical Approaches to Managing Patients With Moderate to Severe

Alzheimer Disease

Program Goals

Patient Vignette: Part 1

Stages of Alzheimer Disease

Benefits of Staging Alzheimer Disease

Depression/Behavioral Disorders

Cholinesterase Inhibitors

N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDA) Receptor Antagonists

Adverse Effects

Medication Management

Combining Therapies

Medication Adherence

Managing Expectations

When Should You Stop Medications?

Polypharmacy

Managing Comorbidities

Managing Behavioral Problems

Managing Behavioral Problems (cont)

Caregiver Support

Caregiver Support (cont)

Patient Vignette: Part 2

Disease Progression

Advance Care Directives

End-Stage Care

Key Points