Promising new research from out of the University of Edinburgh claims that there may be a new drug to help prevent strokes and dementia is performing well in early stages of clinical trials. These new medications work by lowering the risk of damage to small blood vessels and might be helpful in reducing the negative impact that a stroke or vascular dementia can have on an individual.
These two drugs, called cilostazol and isosorbide mononitrate, are already being used to treat other health conditions, such as angina and other types of heart disease. The fact that they have usefulness beyond the heart is not a surprise to many doctors, but they have not yet been approved for usage to treat stroke and dementia yet. It seems that this is in the process of changing.
Hopefully, the adoption of these two drugs will improve the lives of many people. Strokes and dementia can cause serious disability amongst the elderly and often result in major lifestyle changes. People who suffer from either of these will tend to require some sort of senior care for the rest of their lives. This in itself is difficult for families. Preventing the illnesses and diseases that lead to this need is the best way to go, and these two drugs look like they might be able to take steps in this direction. There’s still a long way to go, and these medications will not solve every issue associated with stroke and dementia. They are just one of many steps forward in the fight to improve senior health.
If you already have a loved senior that is coping with one of these things in their lives, you probably have a lot of questions. The first place to start is with their doctor. After this, the next step is to find a care solution that meets their needs and fits in with your family’s lifestyle. This might include in-home care, either provided by a professional or a family member, assisted living, a nursing home, or something else. There are a lot of options out there, and what works best in one family might not always be best in another. This is something that you will need to work through as individuals to find the best choice for your family.
For those in the San Francisco Bay Area, we would love to help you as you are working through these questions. We offer a free consultation service that is there for precisely this reason. Give us a call or an email to schedule a meeting and we can help you to answer any questions that you might have. We can also go over how our services might help your family to meet your needs.
We might not fit in well with what your family is dealing with. This happens. But if it does, you can rest assured that we won’t try to push a product or service on you that won’t help. Instead, we will help get you pointed to the resources and services that will help you. Making an informed decision is hard, and our goal is to make that process as stress-free as we can for you.
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