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Drug Treatment for Patients with Dementia: American College of Physicians and American Academy of Family Physicians Recommendations
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Who developed these recommendations?
The American College of Physicians (ACP) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) developed these recommendations. Members of the ACP are internists—specialists in the care of adults.
What is the problem and what is known about it so far?
Dementia affects memory and thinking enough to interfere with normal daily activities. About 1 out of every 10 Americans older than 65 years has some degree …
