Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease

Specific treatment for Alzheimer's disease will be determined by your physician based on:

• Your age, overall health, and medical history
• Extent of the disease
• Your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
• Expectations for the course of the disease
• Your opinion or preference
  

At this time, there is no cure for Alzheimer's and no treatment available to reverse the deterioration of Alzheimer's disease. New research findings give reason for hope, and several drugs are being studied in clinical trials to determine if they can slow the progress of the disease or improve memory for a period of time.

There are some medications available to assist in managing some of the most troubling symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, including the following:

• Depression
• Behavioral disturbance
• Sleeplessness

The FDA has approved two therapies that may help slow the progression of Alzheimer's, aducanumab and lecanemab.

In managing the disease, physical exercise and social activity are important, as are proper nutrition, health maintenance, and a calm and well-structured environment.

See also:

Medications for Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's rehabilitation