If the forgetfulness of the elderly is caused by Alzheimer's disease, cholinergic inhibitors should be the first choice, such as donepezil and huperzine A. If the severity is severe, NMDA receptor antagonists can be used. The representative drug is memantine, which can be used alone or in combination with donepezil.

Brain metabolism activators such as Naofukang, Oxiracetam, etc. and Chinese patent medicines such as Ginkgo biloba are also commonly used in clinical practice. Drugs such as nimodipine and idebenone also have the effect of improving forgetfulness and nourishing the nerves. used clinically.

If the elderly are forgetful and have mental symptoms such as insomnia, anxiety, depression, etc., they should be given drugs such as zopiclone, estazolam or sertraline to improve sleep and combat anxiety and depression. Some elderly people are forgetful. With arteriosclerosis, anti-arteriosclerosis treatment with aspirin and statins should be given.