What is Memantine Used For?
By
Frances Gatta
| May 19th, 2023
Alzheimer’s is so far incurable, but there are medications out there that can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life for patients and…
FDA Approves the First Drug for Alzheimer’s Agitation: Rexulti
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| May 15th, 2023
As many as half of people who develop Alzheimer’s dementia experience the symptom of agitation, which can lead to behaviors like pacing, restlessness, and…
In Alzheimer’s, Hallucinations Signal Faster Cognitive Decline
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| April 5th, 2023
As many as one in three people with Alzheimer’s disease experience hallucinations: They see, hear, smell or otherwise sense things that aren’t actually there….
Why Alzheimer’s and Dementia Cause Mood Swings, and What to Do About Them
By
Frances Gatta
| March 23rd, 2023
Neuropsychiatric symptoms like agitation, anxiety, appetite changes, irritability, anger and aggression, depression, apathy, disinhibition, and excitement occur in 98 percent of people living with…
CTAD: First-Ever Drug for Alzheimer’s Agitation Nears Finish Line
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| December 2nd, 2022
New trial data presented at CTAD shows drug brexpiprazole is effective at treating agitation in people with Alzheimer’s dementia. The FDA may consider it…
FDA Approves New Alzheimer’s Skin Patch
By
Nicholas Chan
| April 12th, 2022
With a new FDA approval, the Alzheimer’s drug found in Aricept will soon be on the market in skin patch form called Adlarity. The…
Speech Loss From Dementia? Understanding Aphasia
By
Jacqueline Ahearn
| September 11th, 2019
Memory loss is usually the most common symptom of dementia, but in some cases, patients lose their ability to speak first. Speech difficulty, known…