Psychiatr. praxi. 2012;13(2):64-68

Summary

doc.MUDr.Iva Holmerová, Ph.D.1,3, MUDr.Michaela Baumanová1, MUDr.Hana Vaňková1,3, MUDr.Božena Jurašková, Ph.D.2
1 Gerontologické centrum Praha
2 Univerzita Karlova v Praze, LF Hradec Králové, Subkatedra geriatrie
3 Univerzita Karlova v Praze, FHS, CELLO-ILC-CZ

Authors discuss pharmacotherapy of dementia caused by Alzheimer´s disease and other similar diseases. They reflect three stages of

dementia according to the strategy P-PA-IA suggested by the Czech Alzheimer Society as well as the spectrum of symptoms of this

important syndrome.

Keywords: Alzheimer´s disease, dementia, pharmacotherapy, psychosocial interventions in dementia

Published: April 23, 2012  Show citation

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