Research on Deep Brain Stimulation and Alzheimer's Disease

Research on Deep Brain Stimulation and Alzheimer's Disease By Esther Heerema, MSW Since there are few medications approved for Alzheimer's and their effectiveness is quite limited, some researchers are looking at other ways to treat this disease. One of those is deep brain stimulation (DBS). While it sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, DBS has been treating Parkinson's with significant success, and research is demonstrating some benefit in Alzheimer's as well.  Is Deep Brain Stimulation Effective in Treating Alzheimer's?  Deep brain stimulation has been used for several years for people with Parkinson's disease with considerable success in reducing tremors and muscle contractions, as well as improving posture. Now, several studies have been conducted in people with Alzheimer's, with some exciting results.    READ NOW 7 Tips for How to Talk with Someone Living with Dementia  Talking to people with dementia might feel uncomfortable at times, but it's not actually rocket science. Start by considering how you'd want to be treated and then try these 7 strategies for effective communication.  READ NOW A Caregiver's Question: Should Drugs Be Stopped in Late Dementia?  How do you know if, or when, medications prescribed for Alzheimer's disease (or other types of dementia) should be discontinued? Here's what research says about this difficult question.   READ NOW What Is the Montreal Cognitive Assessment? How Is It Scored?  Learn all about the MoCA, including what the test includes, how it's scored and why it might be more accurate than the traditional MMSE.    READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Two Diet Wrongs Don't Make Diet Right Did You Know Hearing Problems Can Be Symptoms of MS? What is Peripheral Neuropathy? Dark Chocolate Truffles are a truly decadent and portioned controlled treat. Healthier Chinese Food Style Beef and Broccoli A DOTDASH BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.