Alzheimer's disease is one of the most common forms of dementia. Over the past decade, the number of people with Alzheimer's disease has increased and is expected to increase significantly in the coming decades.1 Alzheimer's disease is characterized by loss of memory, personality, and cognitive function. self-esteem, easy mood swings and a gradual decline of the spirit. ability to learn, communicate and reason. Suffering from Alzheimer's disease greatly influences a person's quality of life.2 Early detection of Alzheimer's disease is difficult because Alzheimer's disease begins very subtly and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease at an early stage are the same for several conditions which are lack of vitamins, depression. and thyroid problems.3 What was wrong with the medical condition? What is the drug treatment for Alzheimer's disease? Many factors contribute to Alzheimer's disease, such as age over 65, environmental factors, genetics and lifestyle. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disease that progresses at different rates in different people, with symptoms worsening and eventually leading to death.4The neuron plays an important role in the physical process and is responsible for discrete functions at the inside the brain. When neurons communicate with each other, they process electrical signals that pass from one neuron to another, releasing chemicals and neurotransmitters such as acetylcholine, needed to transmit signals from one neuron to another at level of the synapse. As age increases, degeneration of neurons and synapses occurs due to the development of too many plaques and tangles in the cerebral cortex and some subcortical regions within the brain .TanglesTang...... middle of paper ......itor recommended by the latest (2011) National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) 5 guidelines for people with the condition mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. According to an Alzheimer's Society survey of 4,000 people, those who took Rivastigmine saw improvements in behavior, symptoms, memory and the ability to carry out daily activities. Rivastigmine can be taken orally at 1.5 g twice daily. Generally, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, headache and vomiting are common side effects of Rivastigmine. Patients can apply Rivastigmine patch if they experience serious side effects.6 Overall, although rivastigmine cannot cure Alzheimer's disease, if the patient takes the drug regularly, maintain a balance and mode healthy lifestyle, always be optimistic and think positively, the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease can be delayed and the patient can live longer.