Common cognitive issues in home-based medical care

M. Victoria M. Kopke; Cameron R. Hernandez; Silvia Chavez

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-23365-9_5

Common cognitive issues in home-based medical care

M. Victoria M. Kopke, Cameron R. Hernandez, Silvia Chavez

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Abstract

Dementia is commonly seen in the elderly population, as it affects up to 40 % of people over 85 years old. The progressive decline in cognitive and physical abilities, often accompanied by behavioral changes, can be devastating. Delirium is a condition affecting cognitive function also encountered with greater frequency among the elderly, but is usually reversible with proper treatment. This chapter aims to assist medical professionals working in the home-based setting in diagnosing both conditions and treating them with both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic means, while remembering that it is not only the patient but also the caregivers and family who require attention and interventions.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Geriatric Home-Based Medical Care
Subtitle of host publication	Principles and Practice
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	75-95
Number of pages	21
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319233659
ISBN (Print)	9783319233642
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-23365-9_5
State	Published - 1 Jan 2015
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Alzheimer’s
Cognition
Confusion
Delirium
Dementia
Vascular

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