There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease and no treatment that will stop its progression.

There are several medications are available that can help with some symptoms. These medications can slow down the decline of memory, language and thinking abilities.

Mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease
Three drugs are available in Canada to treat symptoms in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease -- Aricept™, Exelon™ and Reminyl™. All are cholinesterase inhibitors.

Moderate to advanced Alzheimer's disease
Ebixa® (memantine hydrochloride) has been conditionally approved to treat symptoms in people with moderate to advanced Alzheimer's disease.

Aricept™ has been approved to treat symptoms in people with mild to moderate and advanced Alzheimer's disease.