The Elizabeth Hospice Palliative Reference Cards

DETERMINING PROGNOSIS ALZHEIMER’S DEMENTIA

Chronic Progressive Dysfunction In Alzheimer’s Dementia (AD)

Clinical Diagnosis

Incipient or Questionable AD

Mild AD

Mod AD

Moderate ‒ SevereAD

SevereAD

3

4 5

6 7 abcdeabcdef

FAST Stage:

MMSE: 29 25

19 14

5

0

Years: 0

7 9 10.5

13

19

Adapted from Reisberg B et al. Alzheimer’s Disease and Associated Disorders. 1994.

57 NB: These Reference Cards do not replace careful clinical judgment specific to each patient / family situation. PCIC: Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Curriculum is a collaborative effort of OhioHealth, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, USA, and other contributors. Permission to reproduce any or all of these PCIC Reference Cards is granted for non-commercial educational purposes only, provided that the attribution statement and copyright are displayed. To reproduce for all other purposes, contact Frank D. Ferris at info@pallmed.us. Copyright © Frank D Ferris 2013-2024. All rights reserved. V14.1, 2024

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