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Dementia and memory care support
Whether you’re noticing early changes, supporting a new diagnosis, or caring for someone day to day, there’s real support here for both of you.
What do you need right now?
Treatment and support options
For context, not a recommendation — the care team will help choose what fits the situation.
| Treatment type | What it does | When it’s used |
|---|---|---|
| Cholinesterase inhibitors | Modest cognitive symptom improvement | Mild-moderate Alzheimer’s; sometimes other dementia types |
| Memantine | Modest cognitive symptom improvement | Moderate-severe Alzheimer’s, sometimes combined with another medication |
| Disease-modifying therapies | Modestly slows progression | Early Alzheimer’s with confirmed diagnosis criteria; requires monitoring |
| Behavioral therapy | Non-medication management of behavioral symptoms | First-line approach for behavioral symptoms |
| Cognitive stimulation therapy | Helps maintain function | Mild-moderate dementia |
| Physical activity | Supports brain health and function | All stages |
The information here describes how a class of medications generally works and what to discuss with your provider or pharmacist. It is not a prescription, a recommendation of a specific drug or dose, or instructions to start, stop, or change any medication. Decisions about medications belong to you and your prescribing clinician.
Building the care team
For caregivers: is it time to loop in the doctor?
4 quick questions. Nothing here is saved or stored — this stays in your browser.
1. A sudden change in confusion, alertness, or behavior in the past few days?
2. New difficulty with daily tasks that were manageable last month?
3. Signs of a fall, injury, or new pain you’re not sure about?
4. As the caregiver, are you feeling overwhelmed or unable to manage current needs?
This is a general check-in, not a clinical assessment. If there’s a sudden, severe change in consciousness, breathing, or a serious injury, call 911.
For caregivers
Caring for someone with dementia is one of the hardest jobs there is. Taking care of yourself is part of taking care of them.
What helps
- Learn about the specific type of dementia — approaches differ
- Build a support team early, before you need it
- Take breaks — respite care exists for exactly this reason
- Join a caregiver support group; you are not the only one
Worth knowing
- Behavioral changes are part of the condition, not a choice
- Redirecting often works better than correcting
- The Alzheimer’s Association Helpline is available 24/7 for exactly these moments
Ready to find care?
Search for a geriatrician, neurologist, or memory clinic near you.