Alzheimer's disease: important socio-health challenge for the family doctor

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Keywords:

Elderly, Alzheimer's, Old man, Quality of life, Family Medicine

Abstract

Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that mainly affects the elderly and is characterized by a progressive deterioration of cognitive functions. Due to its high frequency and significant impact, Alzheimer's disease is one of the greatest current socio-health challenges that requires interventions at different levels for its prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
The family doctor can play a fundamental role in establishing the diagnosis and implementing non-pharmacological interventions by collaborating with other health professionals, can significantly contribute to the well-being and quality of life of patients with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. .

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Author Biographies

Karen Oviedo-Pérez, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Matanzas

Estudiante de Medicina

Alumna Ayudante de Ginecología y Obstetricia

Ángel Félix Almeida-Rodríguez, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Matanzas

Estudiante de Medicina

Alumno Ayudante de Ginecología y Obstetricia

Héctor Daniel Magallón-Mendoza, Universidad del Bienestar Benito Juárez García. Sede Quechultenango

Estudiante de Medicina

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Published

2024-05-01

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Oviedo-Pérez K, Almeida-Rodríguez Ángel F, Magallón-Mendoza HD. Alzheimer’s disease: important socio-health challenge for the family doctor. MedEst [Internet]. 2024 May 1 [cited 2024 Nov. 7];4(2):e227. Available from: https://revmedest.sld.cu/index.php/medest/article/view/227

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): May-August

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EDITORIAL

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