Kit for prevention or treatment of Alzheimer's disease comprises means (M1) for inducing sequestration of amyloid beta in plasma, and apheresis apparatus (A1), containing a solid carrier contactable with blood or plasma fluid, which exhibits an amyloid beta precursor protein (APP) receptor (I). Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) method for the prevention or treatment of Alzheimer's disease comprising administering (M1) and treating the patient with (A1) where APP is removed from the patient's blood by (A1); and (2) use of an amyloid beta mimotope for inclusion in combination therapy comprising (M1) and (A1) for prevention or treatment of Alzheimer's disease. ACTIVITY : Neuroprotective: Nootropic. MECHANISM OF ACTION : None given.