Psychological Aspects of Alzheimer’s Disease

Patient Grief. Changes in Family Dynamics. Caregiver Bereavement. Caregiver Guilt . Use of Psychiatric Medications in Treatment of Psychological Symptoms of AD. Generally not effective, except antipsychotics for psychosis and possibly aggression, and even these are only partially beneficial. Often contraindicated in elderly, and in dementia patients in particular, due to side effects. Commonly ... ................
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