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PSYCHOLOGY APP OF THE WEEK

Alzheimer’s Disease Pocketcard

AlzheimersApp

 

Click on your platform:    iOS     or      Android

 

DESCRIPTION

From the Google Play and  iTunes Store

Manage Alzheimer’s disease with confidence. The Alzheimer’s Disease Pocketcard app helps physicians and other health care professionals care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) at the point of care. The app features clinically relevant information on AD and interactive tools to help clinicians efficiently assess patients and interview their caregivers.

Highlights

Top 10 signs of Alzheimer’s disease

The latest information on detection, diagnosis and management of Alzheimer’s disease, including pharmacotherapy guidelines and non-pharmacologic strategies

Interactive tools to assess cognition and function, including the Mini-Cog™, Clock Drawing Test, Saint Louis University Mental Status Exam (SLUMS), Functional Activities Questionnaire (FAQ) and more

• An Annual Wellness Visit algorithm developed by national experts to help clinicians assess cognition more efficiently
Current diagnostic criteria, including the DSM-5® and the updated diagnostic criteria and guidelines for Alzheimer’s disease from the National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association

Education/support packets (PDF brochures) from the Alzheimer’s Association that can be e-mailed directly to patients and caregivers

Bookmarking and notes capability

Index and full text search

The Alzheimer’s Disease Pocketcard app is a collaboration between the Alzheimer’s Association and Borm Bruckmeier.

HOW TO USE THIS APP

This app can be used in conjunction with teaching both neuropsychology and aging.

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