Do Alzheimer’s Drugs Work?

Unfortunately, the answer is very little. There are three basic drugs that are prescribed for mild to moderate Alzheimer’s: Aricept, Razadyne, and Exelon. Follow-up studies have indicated that these medications at best slow the progression of symptoms. And that may be for only a 6-month period or so.

Sage advice?

Some evidence suggests that the herb sage may improve cognitive performance in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease and boost memory in young adults, too!

Do You Have a Living Will?

Almost three-quarters of American don’t. A living will is a legal document that lists your preferences for life-prolonging care (for example, whether you would want a ventilator or tube feeding) in the event you are too ill to decide for yourself. It’s often combined with a health care proxy, in which you name a person to make health decisions for you. (The two documents are also known as advance directives.) For more information, contact us.