Dementia and Multiple Chronic Conditions

Amy Thomas, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine, Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
University of Washington

VA Puget Sound Health Care System

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this lecture, you should be able to:

• Describe the prevalence of comorbidities commonly seen in patients living with dementia.
• Distinguish the unique challenges of caring for patients with dementia and multiple chronic conditions.
• Identify approaches to preventing complications and hospitalizations for patients living with dementia and multiple chronic conditions.

[From the Spring 2020 Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series (Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias)]