Practice guidelines for the clinical assessment and care management of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias among adults with intellectual disability*

Abstract

Abstract The AAMR/IASSID practice guidelines, developed by an international workgroup, provide guidance for stage–related care management of Alzheimer's disease, and suggestions for the training and education of carers, peers, clinicians and programme staff. The guidelines suggest a three‐step intervention activity process, that includes: (1) recognizing changes; (2) conducting assessments and evaluations; and (3) instituting medical and care management. They also provide guidance for public policies that reflect a commitment for aggressive care of people With Alzheimers's disease and intellectual disability, and avoidance of institutionalization solely because of a diagnosis of dementia.