Navigating late‐stage dementia: A perspective from the Alzheimer's Association
Kristen Clifford,
Monica Moreno,
Courtney M. Kloske
Abstract:Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and decline in other cognitive abilities enough to interfere with daily life. AD accounts for 60% to 80% of dementia cases. The late stage of AD tends to be the shortest stage and, on average, lasts 1 to 2 years. As this stage of the condition progresses, it requires continuous intensive long‐term care and around‐the‐clock intensive care. The Alzheimer's Association stands firm in its commitment to supporting individu… Show more
We are surprised to see the Perspective article of Clifford et al. framed as "a direct response to recently published works that run counter to the [Alzheimer's] Association's viewpoint," 1 since our viewpoints mostly align 2 :
We are surprised to see the Perspective article of Clifford et al. framed as "a direct response to recently published works that run counter to the [Alzheimer's] Association's viewpoint," 1 since our viewpoints mostly align 2 :
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