There is no known cure for Alzheimer's disease, however, there are a variety of drugs and other treatments to help alleviate symptoms or slow the progression of this disease.
There are two classes of memory loss drugs for AD: cholinesterase inhibitors and NMDA antagonists
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Other types of drugs like anti-depressants and antipsychotics may also be prescribed accordingly.
Other treatments:
The presence of an understanding caretaker that can help cater to the needs of the patient by providing a safe, familiar environment and avoiding confrontational or otherwise, problematic situations. This will help them feel comfortable and reduce stress due to their behavioral changes.
Source: http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_treatments_for_behavior.asp
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