Alzheimer's Therapists in 89139
Illuminated Path
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Las Vegas, NV 89139
Each of our clinicians specializes in varying areas and is trained in various modalities such as EMDR, Crisis Stabilization, CBT, DBT, and Brief Solution Focused Therapy to name a few. The Founder and Clinical Director Saritha Farris, LCSW specializes in trauma and provides treatment to individuals, families, and groups in person and virtually to ages 6 years old and up. Taylisha Hill, LCSW provides short-term brief solution-focused therapy virtually and has extensive experience treating anxiety and depression symptoms to individuals 17 years and up.
Each of our clinicians specializes in varying areas and is trained in various modalities such as EMDR, Crisis Stabilization, CBT, DBT, and Brief Solution Focused Therapy to name a few. The Founder and Clinical Director Saritha Farris, LCSW specializes in trauma and provides treatment to individuals, families, and groups in person and virtually to ages 6 years old and up. Taylisha Hill, LCSW provides short-term brief solution-focused therapy virtually and has extensive experience treating anxiety and depression symptoms to individuals 17 years and up.
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Alzheimer's Therapists
What are the first-line treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease?
The first-line treatment for Alzheimer’s disease is often medication, which may be prescribed based on the severity of the disease. These include cholinesterase inhibitors, memantine, or a combination of the two. Behavioral treatments can help people cope with emotional distress, such as anxiety or anger, and explore lifestyle changes related to housing, caregiving, sleep, and finances.
When to seek treatment for Alzheimer’s?
It’s best to seek treatment at the first signs of dementia. Early warning signs of Alzheimer’s include memory problems, such as forgetting appointments or directions, as well as trouble concentrating, paying attention, retrieving words, and carrying out daily household tasks. An early diagnosis can help people slow the progression of the disease with treatment and plan for the future in terms of housing, support, finances, and legality.
Are there specific medications to treat Alzheimer’s?
Medications approved by the FDA to manage symptoms of Alzheimer’s include galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil for mild to moderate Alzheimer’s, and memantine, donepezil, and the rivastigmine patch for moderate to severe Alzheimer’s. These drugs can help manage the disease, but no drug currently cures the disease. Medications recently approved by the FDA, such aducanumab and lecanemab may slow the disease course, but aspects of their effectiveness are still debated.
Are there natural treatments for Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s disease cannot be cured via natural remedies (nor via medication), but some lifestyle habits can help forestall it or slow its progression. Lifestyle activities that can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease include regular exercise, a healthy, well-rounded diet, stimulating cognitive activity, time spent socializing, adequate sleep, and stress management as needed.