Treatment options for Alzheimer's
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Anti amyloid Drug Treatments in Development for Alzheimer's Disease
There are a number of Anti amyloid drug treatments in development for Alzheimer's Disease at the present time. This article explores and explains what scientists are doing in their fight to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease
There are a number of Anti amyloid drug treatments in development for Alzheimer's Disease at the present time. This article explores and explains what scientists are doing in their fight to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease
Assessing Pain in Dementia
When no reason can be found for the sounds of distress the cause is put down to the symptoms of dementia. Making assumptions about dementia is one of the biggest pitfalls for any caregiver.
When no reason can be found for the sounds of distress the cause is put down to the symptoms of dementia. Making assumptions about dementia is one of the biggest pitfalls for any caregiver.
Cognex (tacrine)
Cognex, in common with the other drugs called Cholinesterase Inhibitors, works by delaying the break down of acetylcholine in the brain.
Cognex, in common with the other drugs called Cholinesterase Inhibitors, works by delaying the break down of acetylcholine in the brain.
Safety Concerns Reported for Alzheimer's Drug Reminyl
Trials have indicated that people taking the Alzheimer's disease drug Reminyl (galantamine) have a much higher death rate than those taking a placebo.
Trials have indicated that people taking the Alzheimer's disease drug Reminyl (galantamine) have a much higher death rate than those taking a placebo.
Drug finder
The drug finder provides information about different drugs, drug interaction and can even identify drugs based on their shape, color or markings.
The drug finder provides information about different drugs, drug interaction and can even identify drugs based on their shape, color or markings.
Which cholinesterase inhibitor is best for Alzheimer's
Q. Is there one cholinesterase inhibitor drug that is better than any of the others in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease?
Q. Is there one cholinesterase inhibitor drug that is better than any of the others in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease?
NICE come out against medications used for mild to moderate Alzheimer's diesease
The National Institute for Clinical Evidence suggests commonly prescribed medicines for Alzheimer's are not worth the money
The National Institute for Clinical Evidence suggests commonly prescribed medicines for Alzheimer's are not worth the money
Successful treatments for dementia
Not all dementia-like symptoms are degenerative. There are several conditions that present like dementia which if treated can restore the person to good health
Not all dementia-like symptoms are degenerative. There are several conditions that present like dementia which if treated can restore the person to good health
Psychiatric Medicine use in Alzheimer's
Although Alzheimer's disease has no cure at present there are some psychiatric medications that can help in the management of symptoms of the disease.
Although Alzheimer's disease has no cure at present there are some psychiatric medications that can help in the management of symptoms of the disease.
Memory Training in Alzheimer's
Simple, systematic memory training may help people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
Simple, systematic memory training may help people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
Reminiscence Therapy
Tapping into a persons past can not only reveal a rich seam of insight and wisdom, but it can be a real tonic for someone who has memory difficulties as a result of their condition. Read more about reminiscence therapy.
Tapping into a persons past can not only reveal a rich seam of insight and wisdom, but it can be a real tonic for someone who has memory difficulties as a result of their condition. Read more about reminiscence therapy.
Eldercare - Adult Day Care
Information about adult day care, what it is, what to look for and how to pay for it.
Information about adult day care, what it is, what to look for and how to pay for it.
Glossary
Glossary of terms relevant to Alzheimer's
Glossary of terms relevant to Alzheimer's