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Alzheimer’S And Patient Caregiver Burnout: A Comprehensive Review Of The Literature, Madeline J. Hekeler
Alzheimer’S And Patient Caregiver Burnout: A Comprehensive Review Of The Literature, Madeline J. Hekeler
Senior Honors Projects, 2020-current
The term ‘silent epidemic’ has become fitting for Alzheimer’s disease, as it is now the sixth leading cause of death in the US. Caring for AD patients at home in the US costs billions of dollars each year. The current comprehensive literature review discusses the background/history of AD, pathology and modes of transmission of AD, behavioral and natural risk factors, prevention and treatment options, and how the aforementioned factors contribute to caregiver burnout and subsequently affect the AD patient. The extensive examination of the literature determined several gaps to be addressed. More specifically, burnout among AD caregivers has become an …
Electronic Properties Of Memantine (Alzheimer's Disease) And Amantadine (Anti-Flu) Drugs, Kirsten Middleton, Guo-Ping Zhang, Thomas F. George
Electronic Properties Of Memantine (Alzheimer's Disease) And Amantadine (Anti-Flu) Drugs, Kirsten Middleton, Guo-Ping Zhang, Thomas F. George
Symposium 2012
Alzheimer’s Disease is the 5th leading cause of death for Americans 65 and older Treatment The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Only five drugs approved that “temporarily slow worsening of symptoms for about six to 12 months.” Effective for only about half of all patients.