Other Disorders That Cause Memory Loss or Dementia
In this chapter we present additional disorders that can cause memory loss and other cognitive impairment. Although some of these disorders are common, because none are causes of dementia per…
Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Quick Start Cholinesterase Inhibitors Mechanism of action and cognitive benefit • Cholinesterase inhibitors increase the concentration of acetylcholine at the synapse and improve memory, attention, mood, and behavior. • Cholinesterase…
Future Treatments of Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Dementia
Because of the rapid aging of the population and the accompanying increase in the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, there is enormous interest from both the federal government and private industry…
Goals for the Treatment of Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Dementia
In our experience, treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of memory loss and dementia is best carried out in a partnership between the patient, his or her caregiver(s), and…
Memantine (Generic and Namenda XR)
Memantine (Namenda) was approved by the FDA for the treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease in 2003. In 2014 twice-daily Namenda was discontinued, once-daily Namenda extended-release (XR) was introduced,…
Special Issues in Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Dementia
Quick Start Special Issues in Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Dementia Some Patients Do Not Want to Have Their Memory Evaluated • Help patients understand that the goal is to…
Evaluating the Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
Patient EB is an 84-year-old woman who is living with her two nieces. She moved to the United States at age 22, never married, and worked in the fashion industry…
Vitamins, Herbs, Supplements, and Anti-inflammatories for Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Dementia
Many of our patients and their families ask us about whether they should take any one of the many supplements, herbs, vitamins, or over-the-counter medications they have seen in the…
Non-pharmacological Treatment of Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Dementia
Quick Start Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Dementia • Non-pharmacological treatments to help memory loss can improve function equal to or greater than medication. • External memory…
Caring for and Educating the Caregiver
Quick Start Caring for and Educating the Caregiver • Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects the entire family. • Approximately 70% of patients with Alzheimer’s disease are cared for at…
