Special Considerations

Other factors that a physician should consider include:

initiation of therapy for cognitive, behaviour and mood symptoms
referral to groups such as the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada and Community Care Access Centers which offer services, education and support groups for patients and their families or caregivers
legal issues including updating of documents such as wills, advanced directives for medical care and designation of power of attorney
vocational issues for those who may still be employed
driving capacity needs to be assessed and other safety concerns may need to be examined[2]
planning for future care needs of the patient

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