Dementia syndromes: evaluation and treatment.
Journal
  Expert review of neurotherapeutics.
Citation
  Expert Rev Neurother. 7(4):407-22
Publication date
  2007 Apr
Authors
  Scott KR
Barrett AM
Grant agencies
  National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Grants
  NINDS K02NS47099
MeSH headings
  Dementia
MeSH qualifiers
  classification
diagnosis
therapy
Abstract
  As our population ages, diseases affecting memory and daily functioning will affect an increasing number of individuals, their families and the healthcare system. The social, financial and economic impacts will be profound. This article provides an overview of current dementia syndromes to assist clinicians in evaluating, educating and treating these patients.