Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease
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The treatment and management of
Alzheimer’s disease
involves lifestyle changes, medications, and alternative and complementary therapies. The goal of treatment is to delay the progression of brain cell failure and manage symptoms. Most patients with Alzheimer’s disease wish to remain home with their family for as long as possible. Therefore, a measure of successful treatment is how long patients are able to delay transferring to a nursing home.
Treatment involves the following:
Currently there are no surgical procedures for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Last Reviewed September 2011