You can help your physician by being prepared for the appointment. Bring a list of current medications, a log of symptoms or behavior changes and a list of your questions or concerns. It is also helpful to provide an accurate history of the person's medical conditions and any previous treatment. Medications are available that help certain symptoms. They may improve quality of life and cognitive functions including memory, thought and reasoning.
Medication works most effectively for people who are mildly to moderately affected by the disease.
Therefore, the early recognition and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is very important. However, medications do not reverse or change the progression of the disease. Research shows that Vitamin E is also an option to help with some symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it may aid in the breakdown of free radicals that may be damaging brain cells in individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Selegiline is another antioxidant that may help with some symptoms of the disease.