Abstract
Developing treatment guidelines for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias depends primarily on a literature review. A recent review suggests that tacrine is modestly effective in treating cognitive symptoms and that neuroleptic drugs are modestly effective in treating agitation and aggression. Few randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of other agents used for the treatment of cognitive and noncognitive symptoms of dementia have been performed. A variety of behavioral/environmental interventions show modest but nonspecific effects in treating Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. Family-focused support interventions are moderately effective and may delay nursing home placement.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 37-38 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Journal of Clinical Psychiatry |
| Volume | 57 |
| Issue number | SUPPL. 14 |
| State | Published - Dec 1 1996 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health