Testosterone Therapy May Help Male Alzheimer's Patients

WRTV-6 (Indianapolis, IN): Testosterone replacement therapy may help improve the quality of life for elderly men with mild cases of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research. The 24-week study, led by neuroscientists at the UCLA Alzheimer Disease Research Center, included 16 male patients diagnosed with mild Alzheimer's disease and 22 healthy men. Half the members of each group were given a daily testosterone treatment in the form of a gel. Based on assessments from their caregivers, Alzheimer's patients who received the treatment showed improved quality of life measurements, which included memory, relationships, physical health, energy and other factors.