Articles Index

Memory Training For Alzheimer's Disease
Simple, systematic memory training may help people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

Galantamine (Razadyne) treatment for Alzheimer's
The Alzheimer's medication galantamine 'Razadyne' is thought to work by increasing the amount of acetylcholine in the brain by binding to acetylcholine receptors in the brain and by stimulting the function of the cells.

Cognex (tacrine)
Cognex, in common with the other drugs called Cholinesterase Inhibitors, works by delaying the break down of acetylcholine in the brain.

Namenda Medication for Alzheimer's Disease
Namenda is a drug treatment for moderate and severe Alzheimer's disease. In this article I profile the uses, dosage, side effects and supervision requirements of Namenda (memantine).

Drug Profile: Aricept
Aricept, or donepezil, is one of the most popular drug treatments for Alzheimer's. Read about the uses, dosage, side effects and supervision requirements of Aricept.

Other Causes of Dementia
Not all dementia-like symptoms are degenerative. There are several conditions whose signs and symptoms present like dementia, many of which if treated can restore the person to good health. Successful treatments for dementia and revesable types of dementia symptoms

Best Alzheimer's Medication?
Q. Is there one cholinesterase inhibitor drug that is better than any of the others in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease?

Dental Care in Dementia
At least one in five people with dementia are missing out on dental care because of concerns by their caregiver.

Blood Pressure Explained
Blood pressure results from two forces. One created by the heart as it pumps blood into the arteries through the circulatory system. The other is the force of the arteries as they resist the blood flow.

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.

Pressure Sores
Also known as pressure ulcers, bed sores, or skin ulcers; pressure sores are areas of damaged skin and tissue at the points on the body where sustained pressure, friction or moisture leads to the skin being injured.

Fungal Nail Infections
Fungal nail infections may be difficult to treat and may often recur. It can result in permanent damage.

Major Tranquilizer Treatments for Alzheimer's
Tranquilizing medication often receives a bad press but if monitored closely the results can bring relief to the Alzheimer patient and, as a consequence, their caregiver.

Medications For Alzheimer's Not Worth the Money
The National Institute for Clinical Evidence suggests commonly prescribed medicines for Alzheimer's are not worth the money

Treating Fecal Incontinence
Fecal incontinence treatments can help alleviate the problem of fecal incontinence in people with dementia and ALzheimer's disease.

Ginkgo Biloba for Alzheimer's Disease
The properties of Ginkgo Biloba have been suggested for use in cases of dementia such as Alzheimer's

Psychiatric Medication used in Alzheimer's
Although Alzheimer's disease has no cure at present there are some psychiatric medications that can help in the management of some symptoms of the disease.

Vitamin E Treatment for Alzheimer's
Antioxidant treatment for Alzheimer's in the form of Vitamin E.

Responding to a Seizure
Dealing with someone that is having a seizure can be scary. When someone is having a 'fit' their muscles jerk, they can lose conciouness, they often fall to the ground and can make noises- rasping, shouting out, their faces grimace, they can become rigid

Why Elders Experience Adverse Drug Reactions
As people age they become more prone to infection and illness. Older people often react badly and sometimes quite severely to the very drugs intended to make them better. People with Alzheimer's get sick too, but they may not always be in a position to articulate that their medication is disagreeing with them. This article looks at the reasons why elders are more sensitive to drugs and reasons why it's important to be vigilant.

Vitamin E Treatments in Alzheimer's
The search for treatments for Alzheimer's has followed many paths some of which provide tantalizing glimses of what might be possible. Research into the effects of vitamin E is one such strand of interest research.

Medication for Agitation is Ineffective or Dangerous
Quetiapine appears detremental as it accelerates cognitive decline in people with clinically significant agitation in Alzheimer's. Risperidone and olanzapine, two other antipsychotic medications are already under scrutiny as they appear to increase the risk of stroke.