- To treat reversible causes early in their course and
prevent inappropriate treatment
- Medications most effective when started early and in
early stages
- A starting point for acceptance and discussion
- Disease education minimizes stress of "unknown"
- Disease education and strategies teach family how to
better respond to a person's needs and changes throughout
- Patients can be offered participation in drug trials
- Allows AD person and family to plan for the future and
address legal, financial and family matters
- Allows AD person and family to maximize life
opportunities (e.g., take that vacation they've been saving for)
- Allows AD person and family to address safety issues
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