How is Dementia Treated?

Lesson Outline
Learn the answers to the following questions:
What is the difference between managing the symptoms of dementia and modifying the disease itself?
What prescription drugs and other therapies are available?
Lesson Resources
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Drugs - Aricept®
Learn more about Aricept®(Donepezil) including the purpose of the drug, things you should know before taking the medication, how to take it and possible side effects.
Download PDFDrugs - Exelon™
Learn more about Exelon™ (Rivastigmine) including the purpose of the drug, things you should know before taking the medication, how to take it and possible side effects.
Download PDFDrugs - Reminyl™
Learn more about Reminyl™ (Galantamine) including the purpose of the drug, things you should know before taking the medication, how to take it and possible side effects.
Download PDFDrugs - Ebixa®
Learn more about Ebixa®(Memantine) including the purpose of the drug, things you should know before taking the medication, how to take it and possible side effects.
Download PDFMedications for Dementia Symptoms
In this 60-minute video, our experts discuss the common medications used to manage dementia symptoms and classes of medications that may cause adverse effects in persons living with dementia.
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