DNP Student Saraon and Colleagues Publish Article in JNP

DNP student Simrit Kaur Saraon recently published an article entitled "Alzheimer Disease" in The Journal for Nurse Practitioners. Co-authors include Maileen Gloraine Ulep and Samantha McLea. 

Abstract

Alzheimer disease (AD), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects cognition and behavior, has a clinical duration of approximately 8e10 years. It affects families, not just the individual. By 2050, more than 100 million individuals will be affected by AD worldwide. Memory impairment is the most common presenting symptom; however, others may present atypically. Thus, it is imperative for providers, especially those in primary care, to be able to recognize, diagnose, and manage this patient population. There are currently no disease modifying therapies; however, treatments that can ameliorate symptoms are available.