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Date of Award
Spring 2025
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Kaitlyn Gamber, PA-C
Abstract
Nearly seven million Americans above the age of 65 are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) today; over the next two decades this number is expected to double in size. AD is not only debilitating for patients, but also places incredible stress on patients’ families and their caretakers. Additionally, AD has a significant impact on our nation at large, costing over $300 billion annually and contributing to our already pronounced shortage of healthcare workers. Without quality screening, detection, and management of AD, this crisis will continue to escalate and have a detrimental effect on our patients, their families, and society. An updated approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease is essential as clinical technology evolves and new therapeutics surface.
Recommended Citation
Luptak, Gage, "A Novel Approach to the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Alzheimer’s Disease" (2025). Capstone Showcase. 23.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2025/pa/23
A Novel Approach to the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Alzheimer’s Disease
Nearly seven million Americans above the age of 65 are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) today; over the next two decades this number is expected to double in size. AD is not only debilitating for patients, but also places incredible stress on patients’ families and their caretakers. Additionally, AD has a significant impact on our nation at large, costing over $300 billion annually and contributing to our already pronounced shortage of healthcare workers. Without quality screening, detection, and management of AD, this crisis will continue to escalate and have a detrimental effect on our patients, their families, and society. An updated approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease is essential as clinical technology evolves and new therapeutics surface.