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Reducing confusion surrounding expert conceptions of Alzheimer's and dementia: A practical analysis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Biological, clinicobiological and clinical conceptions of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are being promoted simultaneously to different practical ends. The co-existence of contemporary conceptions and the 'scary label' associated with older diagnostic criteria create the possibility of misunderstanding and harm. In this comment, we argue in favour of socio-ethical interventions targeted to health workers and the general public so as to lower the uncertainties introduced by contemporary diagnostic criteria and to articulate how they relate to established criteria.

Source: Journal of Neuropsychology

DOI: 10.1111/jnp.12398

Authors: Timothy Daly, Ignacio Mastroleo