ReviewCureus2026
Integrative Analysis of Pharmacological and Non-pharmacological Interventions in Alzheimer's Dementia.
Review in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
Alzheimer's dementia is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder in which cognitive decline, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and functional dependence emerge from a long preclinical and prodromal phase. Effective care increasingly requires an integrative approach: (1) disease-modifying pharmacology for selected patients early in the symptomatic course, (2) symptomatic pharmacotherapy for cognition and behavioral symptoms when benefits outweigh harms, and (3) non-pharmacological interventions that meaningfully affect quality of life, caregiver burden, safety, and functional outcomes across all stages. Recent advances, particularly anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies, have reshaped early Alzheimer's treatment while raising new implementation challenges around biomarker confirmation, monitoring for amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA), and health-system capacity. Evidence also supports structured non-pharmacological strategies (e.g., cognitive stimulation, physical activity, caregiver programs, and environmental and behavioral approaches for agitation) as core therapies rather than "adjuncts." This narrative review synthesizes the evidence base and offers a practical, stage-based framework for combining pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies, emphasizing person-centered goals, safety, feasibility, and equity.
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