Psychotropic drugs use and psychotropic polypharmacy among persons with Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease and the most common cause of dementia. AD is characterized by a decline in memory, language, problem solving and other cognitive skills that affects a person's ability to perform in activities in daily life (Alzheimer's Association, 2016).

Source: European Neuropsychopharmacology - August 25, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Kim Orsel, Heidi Taipale, Anna-Maija Tolppanen, Marjaana Koponen, Antti Tanskanen, Jari Tiihonen, Helga Gardarsdottir, Sirpa Hartikainen Source Type: research