Is there a cure for Alzheimer’s disease? This is a question that has been asked by many Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers.
There is no known cure for Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, there is no treatment that will top the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
Without the existence of a cure for Alzheimer’s and treatments to stop its progression, what options are open to Alzheimer’s patients and their families seeking support?
Currently in Canada and the United States, there are several medications that have shown to slow the decline of memory, language and thinking abilities in those people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. While not a cure for Alzheimer’s, these drugs do provide patients and families with some relief from the symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
There are three drugs used to treat patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. These include Aricept, Exelon and Reminyl. Moderate to advanced Alzheimer’s disease is treated with Ebixa and Aricept.
It is important to remember that these drugs are not a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and merely treat the symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s.
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