Learn about prescription drugs to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and medicines to avoid or take with caution.

Alzheimer’s treatment Learn about medications to treat Alzheimer’s disease and other approaches to treating behavioral symptoms. Related topics: Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s causes and …

Alzheimer's and dementia Alzheimer’s disease is the mostly commonly diagnosed form of dementia in older adults. Learn more about the disease, including diagnosis and treatment, and find tips and …

What is Alzheimer’s disease, what causes it, what are the symptoms, and how is it treated? Get answers to these questions and more in this NIA fact sheet.

Sep 8, 2025 · The burden of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are complex brain disorders that slowly destroy cognitive functioning — including …

Oct 23, 2024 · The Alzheimer’s community has seen remarkable progress in the past year, with the first disease-modifying therapy, lecanemab, receiving traditional approval from the U.S. Food and Drug …

Jul 2, 2024 · The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Kisunla (donanemab-azbt) injection for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a brain disorder that slowly destroys a person’s memory and thinking skills. It is characterized by a loss of cognitive functioning — thinking, …

NIA is currently supporting over 400 active clinical trials on Alzheimer's disease and dementia in many areas of research. See the comprehensive list.

About the ADEAR Center The Alzheimer's and related Dementias Education and Referral Center (ADEAR) provides evidence-based information to people living with Alzheimer’s and related …