Alzheimer's disease Teaching 2453
Instructed caregiver there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, so the chief goals of treatment are to: maintain quality of life, maximize function in daily activities, enhance cognition, mood and behavior foster a safe environment promote social engagement, as appropriate. Caregiver verbalized.
Reviewed October 2019
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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