Through technological innovation, policy reform, and greater patient demand, PCPs are now in a position to integrate a quick cognitive screening into their practice offerings.
Patterns of behavioral change can vary from patient to patient, even within a diagnostic category. It is in this sense that some experts are calling for Alzheimer’s to be described as a spectrum disorder, rather than as a disease, with an easily identifiable set of symptoms.
Facing this issue head-on doesn’t have to be a negative experience. We all have challenges to face and dealing with this one in a positive, constructive, optimistic way brings with it many benefits.