Burden & Treatment Considerations For Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia
In this webinar, the speakers will review the burden of AAD, then discuss current treatment recommendations and unmet needs. Read More
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Agitation is a difficult behavioral issue for healthcare providers, caregivers and people with Alzheimer disease. In this library, we will bring you resources about current research, treatment interventions and other information.
Atypical Antipsychotics Bind To A Variety Of Neurotransmitter Receptors
An illustrative representation of different atypical antipsychotics and respective binding affinities are present in this graphic. The size of the circles indicates the level of binding affinity to each receptor… Read MorePathophysiology Of Agitation Associated with Alzheimer’s Dementia: The Potential Role Of The Norepinephrine, Serotonin, & Dopamine (NSD) Neurotransmitter Systems
Tau pathology and neurodegeneration in key prefrontal and subcortical brain regions may increase the risk of developing agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia. Read MoreAntipsychotic-Related Stigma & The Impact On Treatment Choices
Antipsychotics are a class of medication that has traditionally been prescribed for individuals with psychosis, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder but clinical trials have supported its use in major… Read MoreDiagnosing & Assessing Agitation In Alzheimer’s Dementia
Download this informative and educational infographic on Diagnosing & Assessing Agitation In Alzheimer’s Dementia. Read MoreA Caregiver’s Guide To Addressing Cognitive Impairment In Mental Health
Cognition refers to mental activities we all process. This includes attention, learning and memory, problem solving, planning, reasoning and judgment, understanding, creativity, intuition, insight, and self-awareness. Read MoreCreating Routines to Help You Take Your Medication
If medicine is part of the treatment plan you and your provider agreed on, taking medicine as prescribed is important. Most people forget or miss a dose of medication every… Read MoreFinding Ways to Help You Get Your Medications
Sticking to the treatment plan that you and your care team agreed on is important. Medications are usually part of treatment for many people managing a mental health condition. They… Read MoreAddressing Side Effects From Mental Health Medications
Medications are an important part of treatment for many with a mental health condition. They may help improve symptoms and promote recovery and wellness. Having side effects may impact how… Read MoreFinding Ways to Help You Get Your Medications
Sticking to the treatment plan that you and your care team agreed on is important. Medications are usually part of treatment for many people managing a mental health condition. Frameworks… Read More - PsychU For You
