The first clinical practice guideline for Alzheimer’s diagnosis in primary care settings

Medical Economics December 23, 2024
Austin Littrell

Key Takeaways

• Alzheimer’s dementia prevalence is projected to double by 2060, with a significant increase in related deaths since 2000.
• The DETeCD-ADRD CPG provides 19 recommendations for diagnosing Alzheimer’s and related disorders, emphasizing a patient-centric approach.
• The guideline includes a three-step diagnostic formulation: cognitive functional status, cognitive-behavioral syndrome, and underlying brain disease.
• Designed for diverse care settings, the guideline supports primary care physicians in managing cognitive disorders and enhances patient outcomes.

Guidelines developed by an expert workgroup are the first of their kind in more than two decades, and the first ever applicable to primary care settings.

An estimated 6.9 million Americans aged 65 and older are currently living with Alzheimer’s dementia. That number could grow to 13.8...

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