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Thursday, May 23, 2013 Prognosis of Alzheimer's Disease What is
the prognosis of alzheimer`s disease? Alzheimer's disease (AD)
is a chronic and slowly progressive disease, meaning it cannot
be cured, and gets worse over time. The disease causes brain
cells to die. As a result of brain cell loss, a person's memory
and thinking gets worse over time, as well as their ability to
do everyday tasks like cooking, cleaning, and self care. The
changes occur slowly, usually over 8-10 years. We do not have a
cure for AD, but there are several medications that can slow
down the progression including Aricept, Exelon, Reminyl, and a
new medication called Namenda. Each person responds differently
to the medications, but in general, the medications slow down
the cell loss and help a person function better for a longer
time. Consultation