PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR THE CLINICAL-ASSESSMENT AND CARE MANAGEMENT OF ALZHEIMERS-DISEASE AND OTHER DEMENTIAS AMONG ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

The AAR/IASSID practice guidelines, developed by an international work group, provide guidance for stage-related care management of Alzheimer 's disease, and suggestions for the training and education of carers, peers, clinicians and programme staff. The guidelines suggest a three- step intervention activity process, that includes: (1) recognizing cha nges; (2) conducting assessments and evaluations; and (3) instituting medical and care management. They also provide guidance for public pol icies that reflect a commitment for aggressive care of people with Alz heimers's disease and intellectual disability, and avoidance of instit utionalization solely because of a diagnosis of dementia.