Battling Alzheimer

As Fading from Memory points out, current Alzheimer’s medications, such as Aricept and Namenda, have limited usefulness. They work great for some people, so many people use them. But the main reason that many people use them is that, so far, nothing works any better.

The claims of effectiveness for these drugs comes from experimental research. The problem is researchers can’t study everything. My mother participated in a study about calcium supplements and osteoporosis. Some women were given calcium supplements, while others were given sugar pills. But the study didn’t seem to examine whether the women drank extra milk or got extra exercise. It just studied pills.

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By Ryan Coisson

Alzheimer’s Disease is a brain disorder that destroys a person’s memory and ability to learn on a gradual basis. It also affects and can destroy that person’s ability to make critical judgments, reason, and carry out normal daily functions. As Alzheimer’s disease advances, a person may also experience changes in their personality. They may start to exhibit anxiety and depression, agitation, delusions and hallucinations.

There are over 5 million people in the United States alone that suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. This includes 4.9 million people who are over the age of 65. It is estimated that about 500,000 people under the age of 65 also suffer from early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

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