New research into Alzheimer’s disease explores not only managing symptoms but also treating its causes.1 Several possible treatments being tested include new medications, immunotherapy, cognitive training, and physical activity. New treatments are also emerging that focus on risk factors for dementia such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The Future of Alzheimer’s Treatments There […]
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Alzheimer’s Disease: Management, Medications, & Treatment Options
Alzheimer’s disease is multifaceted, so there is no single treatment option that will be successful for every person living with the disease.1 However, researchers are making steady progress in their understanding of Alzheimer’s and are developing new medications to treat the disease, some of which are in late-stage clinical trials. While new drugs are in […]
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What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? Symptoms and Causes
Alzheimer’s disease is a disease affecting the brain. It damages the brain over time in a way that lowers the ability to think and remember things. As the disease gets worse, even the simplest tasks cannot be done. More than 6 million people over the age of 65 years in America may have Alzheimer’s disease. […]
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