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Alzheimer’s Disease: Understanding Progression, Diagnosis, and the Importance of Early Intervention

Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common form of dementia, is marked by progressive memory loss and cognitive decline, with symptoms classified into early, middle, and…

CURATED BY: Debbie A. Gunter,
RN, FNP-BC, ACHPN

Debbie A. Gunter,

RN, FNP-BC, ACHPN
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, Emory Healthcare

Patient Management Guidelines

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Alzheimer’s Disease: Integrated Care Essential

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases and brings significant economic burdens, including $305 billion in annual US...

CURATED BY:
Debbie A. Gunter,
RN, FNP-BC, ACHPN

Exploring Shared Pathways: Anti-Cancer Drugs for Alzheimer’s Disease Management

Alzheimer's disease (AD) and cancer exhibit several shared biological features, such as angiogenesis, mitochondrial dysfunction, and proteostasis, highlighting potential therapeutic...

CURATED BY:
Eric Carlon,
APRN, PMHNP-BC

Navigating Cultural Diversity in Dementia Care: Insights From a Scoping Review

As global migration continues to rise, the older population in many countries has become increasingly culturally diverse. Although individuals with...

CURATED BY:
Debbie A. Gunter,
RN, FNP-BC, ACHPN

The Gut Microbiota and Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive impairments that affect memory, decision-making, communication, and other aspects...

CURATED BY:
Stacey Panasci,
MS, PA-C, MSCS

Promising Alzheimer’s Disease Treatments: Varied Results in Key Drug Trials

Recent randomized clinical trials have focused on three agents aimed at treating early Alzheimer's disease (AD), particularly with donanemab, aducanumab,...