Clinical diagnosis and management of alzheimer's disease

Definitions and diagnostic criteria pathophysiology of Alzheimer's syndrome typical clinical features non-Alzheimer dementias neuropsychological assessment brain imaging electrophysiological tests prognostic factors global staging cognition functional anatomy mood and behaviour management AD symptomatic drugs under development - tacrine stabilization strategies under development associated medical conditions quality of life support of families community based formal support services institutional care determination of competence genetic counselling future diagnosis and treatment.