When a loved one, family member, neighbor or friend has Alzheimer's disease, there are health care team members who can help families and friends cope with the signs and symptoms of this disease and to start treatment. Here are some of the health care professionals that can help:
• Primary care physician
• Geriatrician—a doctor who specializes in treating the elderly
• Neurologist—a doctor trained to treat diseases of the brain
• Psychiatrist—a doctor who specializes in treating behavioral problems
To locate a doctor near you, visit the American Medical Association’s (AMA) website. If you do not have or use a computer you can use the phone to contact directory assistance (dial 411) to locate the AMA’s phone number in your state. There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease. Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease focuses on maintaining quality of life for the person with the disease. Some medications can help improve memory and others can slow the progression of
the disease. Not all treatments will work for everyone. The use of medication is a decision that you and your medical team must decide.
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