Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative condition, deeply affects both patients and their loved ones. Palliative care, which prioritizes comfort over cure, plays a crucial role in managing Alzheimer's and dementia. It focuses on alleviating physical symptoms such as pain and agitation, while also addressing emotional challenges like anxiety and depression. Importantly, palliative care extends support to caregivers, providing guidance and relief. As the disease progresses, discussions around care preferences and maintaining quality of life become increasingly significant. By integrating palliative care early on, patients with Alzheimer's receive compassionate, holistic support that honors their dignity and enhances their overall well-being throughout the course of the illness.
Jacqueline Tuppen
Cogs Club, United Kingdom
Yong Xiao Wang
Albany Medical College, United States
Kaoru Sakatani
The University of Tokyo, Japan
Suren A Tatulian
University of Central Florida, United States
Constantina Mizis
The Latino Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Alliance, United States
Paul Y Song
NKGen Biotech, United States
Marco Ruggiero
Silver Spring Sagl, Switzerland
Title : Cerebral vascular calcium signaling in diabetic alzheimer's disease-related dementias
Yong Xiao Wang, Albany Medical College, United States
Title : Deep learning-based risk assessment of cognitive impairment using health examination data
Kaoru Sakatani, The University of Tokyo, Japan
Title : Evaluation of the neuroprotective potential of indicaxanthin from opuntia ficus indica fruit against dysmetabolism-related neurodegeneration both in vivo and in vitro
Mario Allegra, University of Palermo, Italy
Title : Cogs Club: Making a difference
Jacqueline Tuppen, Cogs Club, United Kingdom
Title : Development of imaging based biomarkers for neurovascular abnormalities in neurodegenerative diseases
Jun Hua, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, United States
Title : Psychosocial considerations in management of corticobasal degeneration
Esraa Askar, Forest Hills Hospital, United States