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 There are an estimated twenty million people suffer from Alzheimer's worldwide. It is predicted that number could increase to forty five million by 2050, as many people suffer from all types of cancer. There is no one treatment to help Alzheimer's patients but rather a multitude of treatments that help cognitive function, behavioral symptoms, and the delaying of Alzheimer's.  There are three types of Alzheimer's treatment agents. Antioxidants, like Vitamin E and selegiline, Cholinesterase Inhibitors that compensate for the loss of neurotransmitters, and psychotropic drugs that ease behavioral symptoms. Scientists are trying to find ways to treat and manage the behavioral changes of AD patients by using drug and non-drug treatments. Common behavioral symptoms include sleepiness, anger, aggression, depression, and agitation.
 * __Managing Behavioral Symptoms__**

The four FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved drugs that treat Alzheimer's Diseases are tacrine, rivastigmine, donepezil, and galantamine. They all are Cholinesterase Inhibitors, and may help maintain memory and cognitive function.
 * __Treatment for Managing and Maintaining Mental Function__**

Q's: What are three type of treatments for Alzheimer's?