Diagnosis
Definition:
H&P
Risk Factors
Different types
Common presentation
DDx and causes.
Diagnostic tests
–Mini-Cog score:_______
–Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA)
Treatment
Watch out for aspiration pneumonia in advanced dementia (2/2 to swallowing problems).
Hospice or palliative care should be offered to patients w/ advanced dementia.
Background
Dementia pearls and Links
- Tests for Acute vs. Chronic Cognitive Changes.
- Difference between Dementia and Delirium.
- Behavioral disorders in Dementia.
References
N Engl J Med. 2015 Jun 25;372(26):2533-40. Advanced Dementia. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26107053
Am Fam Physician. 2018 Mar 15;97(6):398-405. Evaluation of Suspected Dementia. https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0315/p398.html
http://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0215/p647.html
http://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/1015/p895.html