Alzheimer’s disease is currently incurable, and can only be improved by medication, cognitive rehabilitation exercises, etc. to improve clinical symptoms, thereby improving the quality of life, and need to do a good job of care in daily life.
1. Drug therapy: cholinesterase inhibitors such as donepezil can improve the cognitive function and daily life ability of patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease; N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonists such as memantine can improve symptoms by protecting and repairing neurons remaining in the brain.
Antipsychotic drugs such as olanzapine can improve the corresponding agitation and psychotic symptoms; brain metabolism energizer olanzapine can improve the memory and learning ability of Alzheimer’s disease patients.
2. Cognitive rehabilitation exercise: that is, under the guidance of professional doctors, for early Alzheimer’s disease people to carry out appropriate training, to maintain memory, improve the role of higher cognitive function, such as music therapy.
In addition, physical therapy, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation, transcranial electrical stimulation, etc.; exercise therapy, such as jogging, tai chi, gymnastics, etc., also have a positive effect on the improvement of the symptoms of patients with this disease.
This is a progressive disease, and it is recommended that the appropriate population should seek early intervention to improve their symptoms, and strictly follow the doctor’s instructions for the use of medication. Regular checkups, proper diet, psychological counseling, improved sleep, prevention of falls and wandering, etc. are all recommended.