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Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia: evaluation, diagnosis and acute care management

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Alzheimer's disease and related dementias require multidisciplinary evaluation starting from primary care or emergency settings.
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Dementia symptoms include memory loss and cognitive decline, impacting daily functioning and often progressing from recent to past memory.
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The incidence of dementia doubles every five years after age 65, with significant prevalence in individuals over 85.
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Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, but other types include vascular dementia and Lewy body dementia.
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Risk factors for dementia include age, genetic predisposition, and demographic influences, with higher rates in minority groups.