Treatment for dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, focuses on managing symptoms to improve quality of life. Medications like cholinesterase inhibitors (donepezil, rivastigmine) and memantine are commonly prescribed to enhance cognitive function and manage behavioral symptoms. Non-drug approaches such as cognitive stimulation therapy, physical exercise, and music or art therapy can also benefit patients by promoting mental engagement and emotional well-being. Caregiver support and education are crucial, helping families manage challenges and maintain patient safety. Advanced cases may require residential care for safety and specialized medical needs. Research into new treatments continues, aiming to slow disease progression or even reverse symptoms, offering hope for improved outcomes in the future.
Jacqueline Tuppen
Cogs Club, United Kingdom
Yong Xiao Wang
Albany Medical College, United States
Kaoru Sakatani
The University of Tokyo, Japan
Suren A Tatulian
University of Central Florida, United States
Constantina Mizis
The Latino Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Alliance, United States
Paul Y Song
NKGen Biotech, United States
Marco Ruggiero
Silver Spring Sagl, Switzerland
Title : Cerebral vascular calcium signaling in diabetic alzheimer's disease-related dementias
Yong Xiao Wang, Albany Medical College, United States
Title : Deep learning-based risk assessment of cognitive impairment using health examination data
Kaoru Sakatani, The University of Tokyo, Japan
Title : Evaluation of the neuroprotective potential of indicaxanthin from opuntia ficus indica fruit against dysmetabolism-related neurodegeneration both in vivo and in vitro
Mario Allegra, University of Palermo, Italy
Title : Cogs Club: Making a difference
Jacqueline Tuppen, Cogs Club, United Kingdom
Title : Development of imaging based biomarkers for neurovascular abnormalities in neurodegenerative diseases
Jun Hua, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, United States
Title : Psychosocial considerations in management of corticobasal degeneration
Esraa Askar, Forest Hills Hospital, United States