Dear Edythe -- Aricept is a newer drug used for Alzheimer's dementia. Some PWPs have tried it with good reported results. You will need to ask your neuro if s/he will prescribe it for your husband. I believe that as it is approved for one use, a doc. can use it for other illness also, if that seems desirable. Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter, 78/7, Oxford,Ohio [log in to unmask] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "Ask me about the CARE list for PD caregivers!" * * * * * * * * * * * * * *