No medications are currently approved by the FDA to treat MCI. Additionally, the drugs that are approved to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease have not shown any lasting benefit in delaying or preventing the progression of MCI to dementia. (Read more about current medications to treat Alzheimer’s disease in our Alzheimer’s Disease FAQ.)
However, recent research has overwhelmingly concluded that diet, exercise, cognitive stimulation and maintaining social relationships have beneficial effects for those who have memory loss, with amazing brain protective properties that can actually prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s for some people.
At Senior Living Residences we are proud of our innovation and foresight in creating a treatment program based on this exciting and evolving body of knowledge. The elements of our Compass Memory Support program benefit residents of our Assisted Living communities who are experiencing all stages of memory loss — from mild memory loss due to normal aging to Mild Cognitive Impairment to diagnosed Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.