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Alzheimer's Disease
Neurology · Neurological
Severe
Severity
Common in older adults — a leading cause of dementia worldwide, affecting a growing number of elderly individuals in India as life expectancy rises
Prevalence
No
Contagious
Neurology
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💊Treatment Options
- 1No treatment currently reverses or cures Alzheimer's disease
- 2but certain medications
- 3including cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine
- 4can help manage symptoms and temporarily slow cognitive decline in some patients. Newer antibody-based therapies targeting amyloid plaques have been developed and may modestly slow progression in early-stage disease for eligible patients. Non-drug approaches including cognitive stimulation activities
- 5structured daily routines
- 6and caregiver support and education play a significant role in maintaining quality of life and managing behavioural symptoms as the disease progresses.
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