Are There Any Cures for Alzheimer’s?

Not yet. The best that can be done medically is, in some patients, to slow the onset of symptoms with drugs such as Donepezil (Aricept), Rivastigmine (Exelon) and Galantamine (Razadyne). Drug trials have indicated that for many patients on such medications, the benefits are barely noticeable if at all. Some studies have suggested that exercise, both mental and physical, might have a role in warding off the disease. There is some evidence that vitamins B6 and B12 as well as vitamin E may slow the progression of the disease as well.

How Long Can One Live with Alzheimer’s Disease?

Typically, a person with Alzheimer’s will live for 10 years after it begins, but the range can be as short as 3 years to as long as 20 years. You may recall that Ronald Reagan disclosed in 1995 that he had recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He died 10 years later.