Importance of Function for Alzheimer Diagnosis and Management—More Than Memory

JAMA Internal Medicine 2026

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Authors: Nathaniel A. Chin, Claire M. Erickson, Eric Widera
DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2025.7621
Cited by: 0
References: 5

Abstract

This Viewpoint offers a reminder, amid new laboratory testing for Alzheimer disease, of the primary care practitioner’s important role in functional assessment of activities of daily living.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Aging Health and Disability Cognitive Functions and Memory

Publication details

Journal / source
JAMA Internal Medicine
Volume
186
Issue
4
Pages
397–397
Publication date
9 February 2026
Language
EN