Demographics, Symptoms, Psychotropic Use, and Caregiver Distress in Patients With Early vs Late Onset Dementia.

David R LeeTahmineh RomeroKatherine Sy SerranoMichelle PanlilioAbel Rojas-ParraLauren MatsunoMario F MendezChristine WillingerDavid B Reuben

Published in: The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (2024)

Persons with EOD compared to LOD had sociodemographic differences, less health conditions, and fewer neuropsychiatric symptoms. Future policies could prioritize counseling for EOD patients and families, along with programs to support spousal caregivers of persons with EOD.

Keyphrases

late onset
public health
end stage renal disease
early onset
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
healthcare
mild cognitive impairment
palliative care
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
sleep quality
current status
physical activity
climate change
human health