Dementia treatments

What is early-onset Alzheimer disease? Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia. It affectsyourmemory, thinking, and behavior. It often progresses to the point where it affects daily activities and functions. Alzheimer disease most commonly affects older adults, but it can also affect people in their 30s or 40s. When Alzheimer disease occurs in someone under age 65, it is known as early-onset (or younger-onset) Alzheimer disease. A very small number of people with Alzheimer disease have the early-onset form. Many of them are in their 40s and 50s when the disease takes hold. Most types of early-onset Alzheimer disease are the same, but there are a few small distinctions: • Common Alzheimer disease.Most people with early-onset Alzheimer disease have the common form of the disease. The disease progresses in roughly the same way as it does in older people. • Genetic (familial) Alzheimer disease.This form is veryrare. A few hundred people have genes that directly contribute to Alzheimer disease. These people startshowing symptoms of the disease in their 30s, 40s, or 50s. What causes early-onset Alzheimer disease? Experts don't know what triggers the start of Alzheimer disease. They suspect that 2 proteins damage and kill nerve cells. Fragments of one protein, beta-amyloid, build up and are called plaques. Twisted fibers of another protein, tau, are called tangles. Almost everyone develops plaques and tangles as they age. But those with Alzheimer disease develop man...

As research for a dementia cure continues, taking preventative measures to decrease the risk of developing dementia becomes crucial. Certain risk factors like age or genetic susceptibility cannot be changed or controlled, but there are many other factors that increase the probability of developing dementia. These factors include: • Drug or alcohol abuse • Cardiovascular factors, like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, atherosclerosis, hypertension, or obesity • Smoking • Mental health issues like depression • High estrogen levels in women • Head trauma • High homocysteine levels Certain lifestyle changes and preventative measures decrease the risk of developing dementia. Research suggests that it may be beneficial to: • Stay physically active • Stay socially active • Participate in mentally stimulating activities, learn languages, or continue education • Drink moderately • Quit smoking and minimize drug use • Eat a healthy diet. Research has found that a mediterranean diet high in fish, nuts, whole grains, and plant-based foods may be the most beneficial for dementia prevention. • Adequately manage cardiovascular diseases like diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure These measures aren't only for individuals who want to prevent dementia - these lifestyle changes are also beneficial for those who are already diagnosed, as positive changes can slow the progression of dementia. Medication For Dementia Medication for reversible d...

Dementia treatment is more than just medication use. It can mean lifestyle changes, multimodal therapy, and environmental management, as well. Dementia is a term often used synonymously with Alzheimer’s disease. While it’s true that Alzheimer’s disease accounts for a large number of people living with dementia, dementia is a form of cognitive decline that occurs in multiple conditions. Dementia is characterized by memory loss, behavioral disturbances, and cognitive changes, and affects more than There’s currently no cure for Dementia treatment depends on underlying causes and how advanced your condition is. Not everyone needs significant lifestyle or medication treatments, particularly in early stage dementia when symptoms aren’t causing a major impact on daily life. As dementia progresses, and more personal care assistance is needed, treatments focus on improving quality of life, reducing symptom severity, and slowing disease progression, if possible. Medications for treating dementia Although each case of dementia may have a different underlying cause, the Currently, two medications • • These medications are called anti-amyloid treatments. They work by removing beta-amyloid, a protein that can build up in your brain and contribute to Other medications are there to help manage the severity of your symptoms. Of these, some of the most commonly used in dementia are cholinesterase inhibitors, which prevent the breakdown of Common cholinesterase inhibitors • • • rivastigmine ...

Dementia is a general term that represents a group of diseases and illnesses that affect your thinking, memory, reasoning, personality, mood and behavior. The decline in mental function interferes with your daily life and activities. It’s estimated that about 50% of people age 85 and older have dementia. Current medications may help slow the mental decline. Overview What is dementia? Dementia is a description of the state of a person’s mental function and not a specific disease. Dementia entails a decline in mental function from a previously higher level that’s severe enough to interfere with daily living. A person with dementia has two or more of these specific difficulties, including a decline in: • Memory. • Reasoning. • Language. • Coordination. • Mood. • Behavior. Dementia develops when the parts of your brain involved with learning, memory, decision-making or language are affected by infections or diseases. The most common cause of dementia is But other known causes of dementia include: • Vascular dementia. • • • Mixed dementia. • Dementia due to • Dementia-like conditions due to reversible causes, such as medication side effects or What’s the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease? Dementia is a description of the state of a person’s mental function and not a specific disease. Dementia is an “umbrella category” describing mental decline that’s severe enough to interfere with daily living. There are many underlying causes of dementia, including Alzheimer...

There's no cure for Alzheimer’s, but there are treatments that may change disease progression, and drug and non-drug options that may help treat symptoms. Understanding available options can help individuals living with the disease and their caregivers to cope with symptoms and improve quality of life.

When someone you care about has dementia, their memory loss is affecting their daily life. You want to find a medication that can help them. There are medicines that can help. What Is Aducanumab-avwa (Aduhelm)? This is the first drug approved by the FDA to treat Alzheimer's disease in decades. If your loved one is in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, their doctor may prescribe this monthly infusion. What it does: It's a monoclonal antibody that lessens the buildup of things called amyloid plaques in your brain. These plaques are part of what leads to the memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease. What to expect: For people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early Alzheimer's disease, the drug appears to slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Side effects: The most common appears to be something called ARIA: amyloid-related imaging abnormalities. One study suggests that 41% of people who take this drug will develop ARIA. These problems include temporary swelling in the brain and small areas of bleeding. What is lecanemab-irmb (Leqembi)? This drug is also approved to treat the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. It may be prescribed as an infusion administered every two weeks. What it does: It's a monoclonal antibody that lessens the buildup of amyloid plaques in your brain. What to expect: For people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early Alzheimer's disease, the drug appears to slow down the progression...