Alzheimer's Therapists in 17201
Suzanne I Eyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MSEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Chambersburg, PA 17201
"Healing starts now!" The first step is reaching out for help. Are you distressed and struggling everyday? Mental and emtional health have been my life's work. I offer compassionate, professional assistance in a safe environment where my clients will be listened to and respected. I believe that every individual experiences pain in their life. Counseling is a journey to finding one's true self. Healing opens the door to happiness and allows you to be your "best self". I weave my own wisdom, passision, and caring into your personalized sessions.
"Healing starts now!" The first step is reaching out for help. Are you distressed and struggling everyday? Mental and emtional health have been my life's work. I offer compassionate, professional assistance in a safe environment where my clients will be listened to and respected. I believe that every individual experiences pain in their life. Counseling is a journey to finding one's true self. Healing opens the door to happiness and allows you to be your "best self". I weave my own wisdom, passision, and caring into your personalized sessions.
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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.