There are two main categories of drugs for treating Alzheimer's, i.e.: (1) Cholinesterase inhibitors These include the prescription drugs Aricept/donepezil, Razadyne/galantamine, and Exelon/riva

When a loved one has Alzheimer's disease, time takes on new significance. Every day that he or she can hold onto old memories or stay out of a nursing home becomes a gift. Thanks to new treatments and

ALZHEIMER'S disease (AD) is a devastating and debilitating neurodegenerative condition and the most common cause of dementia in the elderly. AD may not be a single disease but rather a group of diseas

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Though Alzheimer's is a disease without a cure, several drug treatments have been approved by the FDA to treat its effects. The drugs commonly used to treat Alzheimer's disease fall into two types:

Abstract (provisional) Introduction There are no empiric data to support guidelines for duration of therapy with antidementia drugs. This study examined if persistent use of antidementia drugs s

A number of drugs have been approved for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and a larger number are being studied as possible therapies. The current mainstays of the pharmacotherapy of AD are

Recent reports from the 2008 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and numerous articles indicate substantial progress in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. However, the pro

How to Slow the Progress of Alzheimer's Disease -- 5 things that can help your parent maintain independence longer By Paula Spencer, Caring.com senior editor Quick summary The memory loss a

The impact of behavioral symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease is substantial. These symptoms contribute to diminished quality of life for patients and caregivers and increase the cost of care

What treatments are available for Alzheimer's disease? At present, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. However, there are drugs available that may slow the cognitive decline of the disease an