robs millions of older people of their memories and independence. In the past few years, medicines have helped improve the lives of patients. Further advances could help keep patients out of hospitals and nursing homes and make life easier for them and their families.
Disease: Alzheimer's disease
Last update: June 2008
Intro
FAQ: What can be done about it?
There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's. However, in the last five years, agents which prevent the breakdown of an important messenger molecule in the brain have been introduced and have been shown to improve the lives of 10-30% of patients.