Disease Database Drug Database Alt. We don't yet know how to cure Alzheimer Disease. But the first drugs to treat symptoms in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer Disease are now available in Canada.
Researchers continue to test a number of other drug treatments in Canadian clinical trials.
These drugs may help people function better in daily activities such as bathing and eating, or may improve memory, language and other cognitive abilities. Even though treatments to slow or stop the disease are not yet available, those giving care to people with Alzheimer Disease can help improve their quality of life. It is well recognized that the physical and social environment in which a person with Alzheimer Disease lives can influence disease symptoms and quality of life. A supportive environment can help the person manage better with failing abilities and can help him or her maintain independence. A caregiver can reduce difficult behaviour by understanding the disease process, being sensitive to emotions and feelings, and learning to communicate in a variety of ways.