Keywords

advance care planning, Alzheimer disease, anticipatory decision making, cognitive impairment, dementia, disease trajectory

Authors

1. Slyer, Jason T. DNP, RN, FNP-BC, FNAP, FNYAM
2. Archibald, Ella MS, RN, FNP-BC
3. Moyo, Fernea MS, RN, FNP-BC
4. Truglio-Londrigan, Marie PhD, RN, GNP, FNYAM

Abstract

Abstract: Early advance care planning and anticipatory decision making in the Alzheimer disease (AD) trajectory is a strategy NPs can incorporate to improve managing uncertainty around common decisions. This article explores decisions patients and caregivers face along the AD trajectory and provides resources for patients, caregivers, and NPs.