Today, memory problems can be treated. Effective treatment of memory problems begins with diagnosing the underlying cause.Treatment Options
Treatment options are available, including FDA approved medications to help treat memory loss.
- Aricept (donepezil)
- Exelon (rivastigmine)
- Razedyne (galantamine)
- Namenda (mementine)
Clinical Trials
We are currently participating in numerous clinical trials, passive immunotherapy, with multiple versions of monoclonal antibodies currently being investigated.
Information About Clinical Research [1]
There are also medications that are used to treat some of the mood and behavioral changes that may occur in Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. (for example – agitation, anxiety, depression, hallucinations) that may occur in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
We can also provide access to:
- Counseling
- Family Support Groups (The Alzheimer’s Association website can be helpful as well: alz.org [2])
- Referral to Social Service Agencies