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Understanding Caregivers’ Perspectives: Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia
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Understanding Caregivers’ Perspectives: Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia
Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia is frequently under-recognized by caregivers and under-diagnosed by healthcare professionals (HCPs) despite its prevalence.1-3 Caregivers are essential in recognizing, assessing, and communicating these symptoms to HCPs. Join us as we explore the caregivers’ insights on the “most bothersome” symptoms and what they view as meaningful improvements or worsening in agitation. We will delve into practical strategies, using the Agitation in Alzheimer’s Screener (AASC®) to help identify symptoms and facilitate conversations with HCPs.
References:
- Halpern R, et al. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2019;34(3):420-431.
- Lanctot KL, et al. Alzheimers Dement (NY). 2017;3(3):440-449.
- Stella F, et al. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2015;30(12):1230-1237.
David E. Lewis, DO
Physician, Ann’s Choice, Inc.; Medical Director, Suncrest Care Hospice; Owner & Provider, Adult, Geriatric, Osteopathic (AGO) Medical Care, LLC.
MoreDr David E. Lewis is a Primary Care provider who is Board Certified in both Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. He was born and raised in Levittown, PA and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Arcadia University and a medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). Currently, Dr Lewis is a primary care physician at Bucks Family Medicine in Pennsylvania, a part-time medical director at Angelic Healthcare, and the owner and primary provider at Adult, Geriatric, Osteopathic (AGO) Medical Care, LLC. He is an active member of several professional-medical organizations, and when Dr. Lewis is not working and making home medical-visits, he enjoys playing his saxophones.
Amaka Onyereri, PharmD, BCPS
Medical Science Liaison
MoreAmaka Onyereri received her bachelor’s degree in general science and Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Oregon State University/Oregon Health Sciences University. Her passion for patient care led her to practice clinically as a community pharmacist where she served patients for close to 20 years in different capacities as a staff pharmacist, pharmacy manager and pharmacy clinical services manager. As a Pharmacy Clinical Services Manager, Amaka spearheaded various clinical and patient care initiatives such as immunizations, medication therapy management, point of care testing, and most recently a long-acting injectables pilot for antipsychotics.
Chuck Dillay
Senior Medical Science Liaison, Medical Affairs
Dr. David E. Lewis is a paid consultant of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC)
Amaka Onyereri, PharmD, BCPS and Chuck Dillay are employees of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC)
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