- Introduction
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Prevention
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Caregiving
- Coping with Emotional Changes
- Coping with Memory Loss
- Costs and Insurance
- Creating a Daily Routine
- Exercise
- Health and Wellbeing of the Caregiver
- Home Safety Adjustments
- Mental Exercises
- Respite Care
- Talking to Children about Alzheimer's
- Talking to Friends about Alzheimer's
- Telling Someone They Have Alzheimer's
- Transition to Assisted Living
- Transition to Nursing Home
- Work
- Related Conditions
- Resources
Alzheimer's Disease Medicines
Senile dementia - Alzheimer's type (SDAT); SDAT
Treatment
Unfortunately, there is no cure for AD. The goals in treating AD are to:
- Slow the progression of the disease (although this is difficult to do)
- Manage behavior problems, confusion, sleep problems, and agitation
- Modify the home environment
- Support family members and other caregivers
DRUG TREATMENT
Most drugs used to treat Alzheimer's are aimed at slowing the rate at which symptoms become worse. The benefit from these drugs is...
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From Our Experts
Holistic Alzheimer's Disease Prevention Strategies You Can Start Today
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Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Brain Scans for Alzheimer's Disease
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans, are a type of nuclear medicine imaging that can be used to map the brain. The scan uses very... Read more »
New Study Proves Forgetfulness May Actually be an Early Warning Sign...
Startling new research from a Mayo Clinic study shows forgetfulness may be an early warning sign of Alzheimer's Disease - and not just a... Read more »
Once again, a study shows coffee may reduce risk for Alzheimer’s...
Coffee is really, really good for our brains and may prevent Alzheimer’s disease. So says a recent article on eurkalert.org. ... Read more »
Study shows cancer drug could reverse symptoms of Alzheimer’s...
A skin cancer drug that has been available for nearly 13 years could be the new Alzheimer’s hero. A study using genetically engineered... Read more »
From Our Sources
The Role of Complementary Medicine in Alzheimer's Disease
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Alzheimer's Disease
It is very important to notify your physician if you are taking any form of complementary (alternative) medicine such as herbal or dietary... Read more »
Meet Dr. Joseph Campellone, Alzheimer's Disease Expert
Born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Dr. Joseph Campellone majored in chemistry and biology in the pre-medical program at West Chester... Read more »
Medicine for Alzheimers Patients: A Good Nights
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A long, uninterrupted night's sleep is good medicine for Alzheimer's patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). New research... Read more »
Dealing with Day-to-Day Care of a Loved One with Alzheimer's D...
Research continues to show that these family members spend more time on care and are more stressed than relatives of those with other illnesses. A... Read more »
Red wine may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease
Moderate consumption of red wine may lower your risk of Alzheimer's disease, a new animal study has found. Researchers at Mount Sinai School of... Read more »
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