Treatment
By Carrie Hill, PhD, About.com Guide to Alzheimer's Disease
While several medications are available to treat Alzheimer's, none of them can stop or reverse the disease. Still, many families have found that current treatments improve quality of life and help keep their loved ones at home longer. Learn about available treatments so you can make the best decision about medications for you or your loved one. Also, can Alzheimer's be prevented? Find out how to reduce your risk for Alzheimer's by changing your lifestyle.
Medications
Get the low-down on medications for Alzheimer's disease, including how they work, their effectiveness, and potential side effects and complications. Also, find out what to ask your doctor about drugs for Alzheimer's to ensure that you get the best treatment for you or your loved one.
- Overview of Alzheimer's Treatments
- What to Ask Your Doctor About Alzheimer's Medications
- All About Aricept
Prevention
While we can't immunize ourselves against Alzheimer's, scientists have discovered several risk factors that influence our chances of developing the disease. Some factors are out of our control, but others depend on our own decisions and habits. Find out how to reduce your risk for developing Alzheimer's by making healthy lifestyle choices.
