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Management is one of the most common reasons why families seek medical attention for people with dementia. Families often know that the person has Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but need information on how to manage dementia and its symptoms after the diagnosis is established.
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Burke, A. et al. (2015). Managing Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias. In: Pocket Reference to Alzheimer's Disease Management. Springer Healthcare, Tarporley. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-910315-22-4_5
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