Alzheimer's Disease

Frequently Asked Questions

18. Can treatments for heart disease or diabetes also treat Alzheimer's?

Several clinical trials are studying whether drugs and other treatments for heart disease and diabetes can improve memory and thinking skills in people with Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment. Some scientists have found that these chronic diseases, which affect the body's blood vessels, are associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer's. (Answer continues on next page.)