Understanding Neuropsychiatric Symptoms (NPS) in Alzheimer’s Disease

What are examples of NPS?

  • Agitation
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Apathy
  • Psychosis (Hallucinations & Delusions)
  • Sleep Disturbances
  • Irritability
  • Disinhibition
  • Euphoria

These symptoms can occur at any stage of Alzheimer’s disease and have significant impacts on the quality of life of both patients and caregivers. There are different ways to address these symptoms, which we will examine here.

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