Keywords

Alzheimer disease, dementia, evidence-based practice, nonpharmacologic management, pharmacologic management of Alzheimer disease

Authors

1. Uriri-Glover, Johannah PhD, MSCR, RN
2. McCarthy, Marianne PhD, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, FAANP
3. Cesarotti, Evelyn PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP

Abstract

Abstract: Managing patients with dementia and Alzheimer disease can be a challenge. Often, families and caregivers ask clinicians about the latest treatments. This article summarizes the latest evidence-based practice related to pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic management of patients with Alzheimer disease.