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Council on Scientific Affairs

JAMA. 1986;256(16):2234-2238.

Abstract
Dementia has emerged as a national health concern. The demographics of our aging population suggest that this concern can only become more acute. For families that have a member with a primary dementing illness, this concern often becomes an all-consuming one. At present, our understanding of the primary dementias, especially Alzheimer's disease, is incomplete, and thus, most cases of primary dementia progress irreversibly. Nevertheless, there is much in the way of treatment, care, and support that can be provided by the practicing medical community to sustain the viability and vitality of patient and family.

(JAMA 1986;256:2234-2238)

Author Affiliations
From the Council on Scientific Affairs, American Medical Association, Chicago.

Footnotes
This is an informational report, presented to the House of Delegates of the American Medical Association at the Annual Meeting, June 1986.

This report is not intended to be construed or to serve as a standard of medical care. Standards of medical care are determined on the basis of all of the facts and circumstances involved in an individual case and are subject to change as scientific knowledge and technology advance and patterns of practice evolve. This report reflects the views of the scientific literature as of June 1986.

Reprint requests to Council on Scientific Affairs, American Medical Association, 535 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610 (William R. Hendee, PhD).

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