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

Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease 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 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 disturbances
• Insomnia

The FDA has approved two therapies that may help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, Lecanemab and Donanemab. A third, aducanumab, is no longer on the market.

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