Alzheimer's disease (AD) develops as energy production in certain brain cells begins to fail. Using nutritional tools that are presented that may make it possible to resuscitate energy production and improve symptoms. Drugs are of minimal value and they also have side effects. Lifestyle strategies such as mental and physical exercise can delay or prevent the onset of AD. There are many prescription medications that are "anti-cholinergic" that are discussed that can aggravate symptoms and should be avoided.