How to Aggresively Treat Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease occurs when brain tissues begin to degenerate, which results in a decrease of mental function. Thus, sufferers gradually lose their memories and forget how to perform everyday tasks such as bathing or eating. After a diagnosis, there's no way to reverse or cure Alzheimer's disease. However, aggressive treatments can slow the progression of Alzheimer's and some patients are able to retain their mental abilities longer.

Things You'll Need

• Green tea
• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Prescription medications

Show More

Instructions

• 1

  Take antioxidants. Free radicals in the body damage cells and cause a variety of health problems. In the case of Alzheimer's, free radicals can speed the progression of the disease. Consume antioxidants in fruits, vegetables and green tea to repair damaged cells and promote healthy cell growth.

• 2

  Ask your doctor about a prescription for memantine. Certain receptors in the brain cause cell damage. Memantine blocks these harmful receptors and decreases brain cell damage. Doctors recommend this medication to patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer's.

• 3

  Take anti-psychotic medications. Anti-psychotic drugs effectively control symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease. Take this medication to relieve hallucinations, agitation and anger.

• 4

  Use sleep medications. Insomnia and restlessness are a common symptom of Alzheimer's disease; and some patients wake up during the night and wander outside the home. Ask for a prescription sleep medication such as Ambien or Lunestra to treat sleeplessness.

• 5

  Exercise the body and brain. Mental exercises such as crossword puzzles, expanding your vocabulary, learning a musical instrument and studying a foreign language can slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, exercise and leading an active lifestyle can delay the disease.