Risk factors and characteristics of the recurrence of behavioral and psychological symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

Conclusion Change of environment, failure to maintain antipsychotic medication, and high NPI score at the former onset are risk factors for the recurrence of BPSD. Profiles of two onsets in the same patient are not always the same. The severity of BPSD and its psychotic symptoms show a tendency to ameliorate with the progression of AD. Affective impairments appear to be consistent. Lack of control disorders may be variable.
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research