ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA


Care Turns on New Methods, Potential Treatments BY PATRICK CONNOLE AND JOANNE KALDY


tips, and the latest on new medical advances and treatments. Despite optimism that there will eventually be some form of a cure, the care of those with memory care needs requires action now. First on the pharma front. There are currently more than 100 drugs in clinical trials for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, the vast majority of which are designed to slow the disease’s progression. However, while it’s important to know about these medications, the reality is that there are no magic pills or miracle drugs.


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here is a constant flow of news concerning Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, with a seemingly endless supply of information published daily on possible causes, prevention


20 SENIOR LIVING EXECUTIVE MAY/JUNE 2023


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