Alzheimer's disease Teaching 2453

Alzheimer's disease

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.

Last updated October 22, 2019

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