What are your preferred strategies for managing sundowning in patients with moderate Alzheimer’s disease?
Answer from: at Community Practice
It's not a one-size-fits-all as expected. I tend to strongly push for behavioral/environmental adjustments and minimize polypharmacy.
On top of my head, behavioral strategies may include:
Creating a rigid, predictable, simple schedule for naps, baths, meals, and medication.
More stimulation as ...
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Behavioral modifications are important, including good “sleep hygiene. “However, medication is unavoidable at times, and in fact can make all the difference as to whether a loved one can be kept at home, without burning out the caregiver.
With regard to medication choices, I tend to use...
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at Thapar Renu K Office In addition, a memory enhancer can sometimes go a ...
I agree with all of the above. I would also consid...
I agree with one additional point: any sudden alte...
Dr. @Hashem had summarized it very well. All envi...