Use of Anti-Dementia Drugs in Relation to Change in Cognition, Behavior, and Functioning in Alzheimer's Disease over a Three-Year Period: Kuopio ALSOVA Study.

Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by deterioration in cognition, decline in physical function, and increase in behavioral disturbances. These symptoms are associated with dependence.

Objective: We investigated the use of anti-dementia drugs in relation to change in cognition, function, and behavior over a 3-year period.

Depressed Spousal Caregivers Have Psychological Stress Unrelated to the Progression of Alzheimer Disease: A 3-Year Follow-Up Report, Kuopio ALSOVA Study.

Objective: To explore family caregiver (FC) long-term psychological distress after Alzheimer disease (AD) diagnosis in a family member.

Methods: FC (n = 236) and patients with AD were prospectively followed up to 36 months after AD diagnosis. FC psychological distress was evaluated using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ).