The DETECT Initiative in Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Optimizing Collaboration and Multidisciplinary Care to Facilitate Timely Diagnosis
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Alzheimer’s disease is the __________ leading cause of death in people 65 and older. 
What percentage of people with AD are never diagnosed? 
Which of the following is true when assessing Aβ42 levels? 
Who should manage patients with AD? 
 
A 56-year-old second-generation Korean woman who works as a psychologist is experiencing gradually increasing problems with judgment and memory over past 1-2 years, affecting her ability to do her job and her driving proficiency. Her husband is concerned for her health and welfare. This PET scan shows: 
A 63-year-old Caucasian-American man, retired police sergeant, referred by PCP. Gradually increasing “memory” difficulty over past 2 years. Often does not seem to remember common words, uses vague words when speaking, sometimes doesn’t seem to understand what others are saying to him (eg, “what is a steak?”). Has begun going for long walks most days and was recently found miles away from his house during a very cold day without a coat—near hypothermia. He is diagnosed with moderate AD.  He should be offered all of the following EXCEPT: 
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