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Abstract: . . . Association of Neurology has a guideline suggesting that Vitamin E should be used for patients with established Alzheimers disease . In Australia specialists treating Alzheimers disease vary in their assessment of the possible benefits of Vitamin E. Vitamin E can prolong bleeding time and make haemorrhage more . . . . . . prescribed the treatment be needed? This update sheet is provided for your information only, and does not represent an endorsement of any treatment by Alzheimer's Australia. Thanks to Associate Professor Michael Woodward for reviewing this material . Further Information A range of books and videos, . . . . . . platelet properties. It is one of the more commonly used complementary medicines for cognitive problems and is licensed for the treatment of Alzheimers disease in Germany. To date, it is only the extract Egb 761 that has been suggested to be of possible benefit and such benefits are only mild (about half that . . . . . . videos, Help Sheets and Update Sheets are available through Alzheimers Australia in your State or Territory by contacting the Dementia Helpline. Help Sheets and Update Sheets, including any more recent information, can also be obtained on the internet at www.alzheimers.org.au . . . . . . 2004 Alzheimer's Australia Sheet 3 September 2004 Page 2 of 4 Prospects for the treatment of Alzheimers disease and Vascular dementia Oestrogen treatment Oestrogen appears to have a number of beneficial effects on the brain and it is possible that it may protect the brain . . . . . . and territory and provides information, counselling and support for carers and people with dementia. Treating Alzheimer's Disease and Vascular Dementia: The Use of Other Therapeutic Treatments In addition to the various drugs approved for use in treating Alzheimers disease , there is considerable . . . . . . in your State or Territory by contacting the Dementia Helpline. Help Sheets and Update Sheets, including any more recent information, can also be obtained on the internet at www.alzheimers.org.au . . . --2551,7,182,2885,12753
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