Health care professionals information
These resources can help you optimize care and make the most of your time as you work with older patients. Find articles on communicating effectively with patients and caregivers, helping patients stay healthy as they age, assessing patients with cognitive impairment, and more.
Alzheimer's and Related Dementias Resources for Professionals
Are you a medical professional or aging services provider? Get tools, training materials and other resources on assessing, diagnosing, and managing cognitive impairment.
Healthy Aging and Dementia Resources for Health Care Professionals
Find NIA materials intended for health care professionals to use in their practices and to share with their patients and communities.
Alzheimer's Disease Diagnostic Guidelines
In 2011, clinical diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s disease dementia were revised, and research guidelines for earlier stages of the disease were characterized to reflect a deeper understanding of the disorder. Read more about the updated criteria.
Providing Care to a Diverse Older Adult Population
Learn how understanding the traditions of different cultures among older patients and providing interpretation for those with limited English can help promote good health care.
Talking With Your Older Patients
Learn effective techniques to help improve doctor-patient communication and better provide care for older patients.
Diagnosing Lewy Body Dementia: For Professionals
Lewy body dementia is often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. Health professionals, patients, and family can read more about diagnosing Lewy body dementia.
Caring for Older Patients With Cognitive Impairment
Get tips for working with patients diagnosed with cognitive impairment or dementia, such as support plans and care strategies.
Assessing Cognitive Impairment in Older Patients
Get practical information and tips for assessing patients with memory loss or other signs of cognitive impairment with brief, easy-to-use tools.
