New Alzheimer's drugs offer hope for some, but good dementia care protects the humanity of those they cannot help

MedicalXpress | Jun 26, 2026

Disease-modifying drugs for Alzheimer's offer a meaningful glimpse of hope for many people who fear dementia. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, but dementia itself is an umbrella term for symptoms such as memory loss, confusion and changes in thinking.