Medical experts are updating diagnostic guidelines for Alzheimer’s disease to help physicians diagnose the disease earlier, according to an article in American Medical News.
Since the original guidelines were published in 1984, scientists have determined that the genetic process of the disease appears years before symptoms start. They also have distinguished that dementia can be caused by cerebrovascular disease, Lewy body disease, or other conditions other than Alzheimer’s .
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We would like to remind you that today is World Alzheimer’s Day. Here at CPI, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias through our Dementia Care Specialists (DCS) training programs and resources.
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