acetylcholine in the brain. Neurotransmitters are chemicals, released by nerve cells, that carry information to the brain (Baron, 1998). The neurotransmitter acetylcholine is involved in sending messages that have to do with muscle action, learning, and memory. So when theses drugs are given and acetylcholine is increased the communication ability of remaining neurons are increased. These drugs can not however stop the deterioration of nerve cells, nor can they regenerate damaged or deteriorated cells. Therefore, the most effective treatment of a patient with Alzheimer's is good nursing care that provides both emotional and physical help. The person's symptoms can be treated. There are certain drugs that can be used to control some behavioral symptoms and to make patients more comfortable (Robinson, 1999).With all that has been said about the cause, symptoms, and lack of cure surrounding Alzheimer's Disease one might wonder what could be done to help someone with AD. A person who is a caregiver to someone with Alzheimer's Disease should reduce stress in the patients life and have routines that keep the environment as much the same as possible. Allow a person with AD to do for himself or herself what ever is possible, and the caregiver should do only those things that the patient can no longer accomplish. Do not tease or argue with the person, and do not let them become overly tired. Limit the number of new people that are around the patient, and watch for situations that trigger unwanted behavior. Celebrate with the person what he or she can do well and always listen to what he or she has to say. Also, never forget that the person's behavioral symptoms are not directed towards the caregiver or others. These what seem to be small things can make the life of an Alzheimer's patient easier and less complicated (Norrgard, 1999).After reading about what Alzheimer's Disease is, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, it ...
