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Treatment & Care
Alzheimer's treatment and Alzheimer's care go hand in hand. There's no cure -- yet. But as you'll see here, there's a lot that can be done.
Treatment
Medications to treat Alzheimer’s can help slow the progression of this disease. Taking medications is a difficult decision. Here’s what you should consider.
Alzheimer's cure? There isn't one. But there are treatments. Here's a brief overview.
Alzheimer's research promises future treatments. Here's a peek into the crystal ball.
Alzheimer's patients may become agitated. Here's how Alzheimer's agitation can be treated.
Here's a very technical overview, written for doctors, of treatments for psychiatric complications of Alzheimer's disease.
Tomorrow's treatments depend on today's patients enrolling in clinical trials. Click here to find out what you need to know about Alzheimer's clinical trials.
This video is about Alzheimer's patients enrolled in a clinical trial of gene therapy.
Care
Here's how to make home a safe place for a person with Alzheimer's disease.
Putting a relative in a nursing home is a difficult decision. You'll have to weigh social, financial, and personal issues. Read about some of the factors you should think about when making this decision.
There are many types of care available for families dealing with Alzheimer's disease.
Here's a checklist for checking out assisted-living facilities for people with Alzheimer's disease.
After an Alzheimer's diagnosis, take care of legal issues as soon as possible. Here's how to get started.
Financial planning is a must for a person with an Alzheimer's diagnosis. Here's how to get started.
Motion Blindness and Alzheimer's
One of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease is disorientation. But it may not be just memory loss that’s causing the problem.
