Non-cognitive symptoms and related conditions in the Alzheimer's disease: a literature review

Neurol Sci. 2013 Aug;34(8):1275-82. doi: 10.1007/s10072-013-1424-7. Epub 2013 Mar 31.

Abstract

The Alzheimer's disease is considered a progressive cognitive disorder; however, several non-cognitive symptoms accompany all stages of the disease, appearing at times before the cognitive symptoms become manifest. This article reviews the literature on non-cognitive symptoms normally related to the Alzheimer's disease, including gait and balance dysfunction, olfactory dysfunction, diabetes, pain, and psychiatric symptoms.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alzheimer Disease / pathology*
  • Alzheimer Disease / physiopathology*
  • Behavioral Symptoms / physiopathology*
  • Brain / pathology
  • Humans