Functional Decline in a Patient with Alzheimer’s Disease with Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: Re-Evaluating the Diagnosis and Managing Caregiver Concerns

Han Weiyao

The Singapore Family Physician

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Functional Decline in a Patient with Alzheimer’s Disease with Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: Re-Evaluating the Diagnosis and Managing Caregiver Concerns

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Author(s):

Han Weiyao

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The Singapore Family Physician Vol 51 No 4 - Ageing with Vitality

Page(s):

39 - 44

Publication date:

23 June 2025

ISSN:

0377-5305

Abstract

Madam C, an 81-year-old lady, with a history of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) was admitted to the community hospital (CH) for rehabilitation following functional decline from newly diagnosed drug-induced parkinsonism (DIP). The concurrent issues of worsening function and ongoing behavioural issues contributed to significant caregiver stress. This case illustrates how family physicians help transition patients to community care: by re-evaluating diagnosis and managing caregiver concerns.