Dr. Michael Gordon, http://www.drmichaelgordon.com/, is a medical professor, ethicist and one of Canada’s best-known geriatricians. He highlights his clinical work in advanced Alzheimer’s disease. He explains the medical and social challenges arising from high-risk behaviors and the problems persons with the advanced disease may have in making decisions. He discusses medications for treatment and control of high-risk behaviors, their effectiveness and their alternatives, and says what family caregivers should know. He explains the signs that a person’s problems with decision-making are growing
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