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[From
the Shared Experiences: Suggestions for those with
Alzheimer's disease booklet and audiotape by the Alzheimer
Society of Canada. To get a copy, contact your local
Alzheimer Society.]
Alzheimer
Research
Scientists
are working hard to figure out the causes of Alzheimer's disease, so that they can develop effective treatments
and, ultimately, a cure.
They
are investigating ways to:
- slow
down or stop the breakdown of nerve cells
- replace
lost nerve cells with cells from bone marrow
- see
if there is a link between estrogen and Alzheimer's disease
(twice as many women get Alzheimer's disease as men)
- develop
a vaccine to prevent the build up of toxic plaques
in the brain
- see
if non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can prevent
or delay Alzheimer's disease by decreasing inflammation
in the brain
- understand
the psychological and social effects of the disease
on individuals and families
Participation
in research
If
you are interested in participating in research, your local
Alzheimer Society can give you information on some
of the guiding principles.
See
the Alzheimer Society of Canada's Ethical Guidelines
for more information on Participation
in Research. (Use your Back button to return
to this page.)
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