The onset of early Alzheimers is considered to be prior to 65 years of age. Most of the younger people who receive an Alzheimers diagnosis react with disbelief, fear and despair. However, if detected early, there are some things that can be done to stave off the potential destructiveness of this degenerative disease.

Helplessness is the gut reaction of many patients diagnosed with early Alzheimers. They feel powerless to prevent the deterioration, to care for their family members or to make everyday decisions affecting their own lives. However, Alzheimers drugs are something to consider, as they may be effective at slowing the progression of the disease. This is one key advantage to detecting signs early.

The US-FDA has approved two types of medication to deal with the cognitive effects of early onset Alzheimers Disease. The first type is Cholinesterase (KOH-luh-NES-ter-ays) inhibitors, which work by preventing the breakdown of the chemical messengers responsible for learning and memory. This medication may delay worsening of symptoms for 6 to 12 months for half the people who take them. To treat Alzheimers symptoms, there are three inhibitors commonly prescribed: Galantamine (Razadyne), Rivastigmine (Exelon) and Donepezil (Aricept).

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