| abstract |
An apparatus and method for adjunct (add-on) therapy for dementia and Alzheimer's disease comprises an implanted lead-receiver, and an external stimulator. The implanted lead receiver comprises a secondary coil and at least one electrode in contact with a cranial nerve. The external stimulator comprises circuitry, at least two pre-determined programs, power source and a primary coil. The stimulator and the lead-receiver are inductively coupled. The external stimulator emits pulsed electrical signals according to predetermined programs for afferant vagal nerve stimulation. |