Readers differ on usefulness of drugs for Alzheimer's

The inherent frustrations of Alzheimer's disease, along with the frightening aspects linked to this incurable and fatal anomaly, came tumbling out of our weekly mailbag.

[Bob DeMarco]

I enjoyed this article. It is interesting and informative.

I often get asked if Aricept works. It worked for my mother. It did what the drug is designed to do--it slowed the progression of her Alzheimer's. I have met many people that did not believe the drug worked. However, they usually viewed Aricept as a magic bullet. They believed it would stop Alzheimer's.

I have good success with my mother because we do every thing we can: takes the prescription medicines, exercise, eat healthy, and try and get lots of bright light and socialization.

Don't get me wrong--it is not easy. We decided to fight.

Bob DeMarco
http://alzheimersreadingroom.com