Journal of the American Pharmacists Association
DepartmentsAssociation ReportPharmacists a valuable resource for patients with Alzheimer disease and their caregivers
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Addressing the complex needs of a patient with Alzheimer disease
Alzheimer disease (AD) is one of the most common types of dementia in older adults.1 In 2017, approximately 46.7 million Americans had preclinical AD, and about 6.08 million Americans had either clinical AD or mild cognitive impairment due to AD.2 By 2060, the number of adults with clinical AD or mild cognitive impairment due to AD is expected to grow to 15 million.2 Not every patient with preclinical AD will progress to have clinical disease; however, both primary and secondary prevention of
Laressa Bethishou, PharmD, BCPS, APh, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Chapman University School of Pharmacy, Irvine, CA
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Laressa Bethishou, PharmD, BCPS, APh, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Chapman University School of Pharmacy, Irvine, CA
Jelena Lewis, PharmD, BCACP, APh, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Chapman University School of Pharmacy, Irvine, CA