026 – 4 Medications for Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias: FAQs & Tips

In This Episode:

Only four medications are FDA-approved for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Dr. K explains how they work and addresses frequently asked questions. She covers:

The two different categories of medication that are FDA-approved, and how they work to help people with dementia
The different stages of dementia, and how this relates to the FDA-approval of these drugs
How well these drugs work, and what families can expect
Common side-effects of these medications
Whether these medications work for mild cognitive impairment
When to consider stopping these medications
Which vitamins might also help treat Alzheimer’s disease
Practical tips for people considering these medications or already taking them

Related Resources:

How to Understand the Stages of Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias
What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)?
Long-term donepezil treatment in 565 patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD2000): randomised double-blind trial
Effectiveness of cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine for treating dementia: evidence review for a clinical practice guideline
Q&A: What Can I Do to Treat Mild Cognitive Impairment?
Vitamin D: The Healthy Aging Dose to Prevent Deficiency & FAQs
How to Avoid Harm from Vitamin B12 Deficiency
How to Promote Brain Health
7 Common Brain-Toxic Anticholinergic Drugs to Use With Caution

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