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degenerative conditions (Alzheimer’s disease (clinical manifestation…

- - - - There are two types of medications that are used to treat mental function. They are cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine
      - Cholinesterase inhibitors help with cell to cell communication in the brain. These drugs can also help with agitation and depression
      - Memantine (Namenda) also helps with cell to cell communication in the brain. It slows the progression of Alzheimer’s symptoms.
    - - Alzheimer’s should also be sure to drink lots of liquids to avoid constipation and dehydration.
      - Eliminate or minimize sources of hazards in the environment
      - physical health.
      - improving communication, providing for socialization and intimacy, adequate nutrition and supporting and educating the family caregivers.
- - - - levodopa is the most common treatment for Parkinson’s. It helps to replenish dopamine.
      - Dopamine agonists can imitate the action of dopamine in the brain. They’re less effective than levodopa, but they can be useful as bridge medications when levodopa is less effective.
      - Anticholinergics are used to block the parasympathetic nervous system. They can help with rigidity.
    - - Adequate rest, exercise, and a balanced diet are important. Speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy can also help to improve communication and self-care.
      - attaining and maintaining acceptable nutritional status, achieving effective communication, and developing positive coping mechanisms
- - - - Medicines can help relieve your symptoms and keep you comfortable. There are medicines that can help with many of the symptoms you might have, such as muscle problems (stiffness, cramps, twitching), drooling and extra saliva, depression and mood swings, and pain.
      - A medicine called riluzole (Rilutek) may prolong survival by about 2 months.footnote 2 But it doesn't improve symptoms or quality of life in ways that people with AL
    - - Physiotherapy and occupational therapy can help you stay strong and make the most of the abilities you still have.
      - Speech therapy can help you with coughing, swallowing, and talking after weakness in the face, throat, and chest begins
      - Supportive devices and equipment can help you stay mobile, communicate, and do daily tasks like bathing, eating, and dressin
      - A feeding tube can help you get enough nutrition to stay strong as long as you can
      - Breathing devices can help you breathe more easily as your chest muscles weaken.