Dementia Treatment

Dementia

Dementia refers to a range of conditions that cause memory problems and issues with other cognitive functions, such as thinking, language, problem-solving and decision-making. These problems affect your day-to-day life with dementia and can cause a loss of independence. It is often confused with Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common form of dementia. You may also experience depression, anxiety, paranoia, and personality changes.

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Symptoms

Symptoms include

Memory loss
Change in behaviour
Problems concentrating
Struggling with daily tasks, such as meal planning and shopping

If you have dementia, you might notice that you frequently lose your wallet, purse or car keys. You might also forget to attend appointments or experience confusion around the time and where you are.

Treatment

Nerve cell damage in specific areas in the brain cause the different types of dementia, and each type affects the brain differently. The treatment we recommend will depend which kind you have and other factors.

As there is no cure, treatment focuses on addressing the symptoms of this condition and improving your quality of life. We may prescribe medication and suggest a talking therapy. You may also benefit from participating in a social or physical activity.

Additional treatments include occupational therapy, environment changes, and cognitive stimulation therapy. Complimentary therapies, such as aromatherapy, art, music or pet therapy, may help you cope with the psychological changes better.

Other conditions can worsen your symptoms, such as depression, thyroid problems, and vitamin deficiencies. Treating these may lessen the severity of your symptoms.

Causes

Dementia is an umbrella term for a group of related conditions that affect your memory, behaviour, language and ability to think or solve problems. This condition occurs due to brain cell damage that prevents them from communicating effectively.
Medications and how they work

We may be able to manage your symptoms with medications, such as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and memantine. People with Alzheimer’s have low acetylcholine levels, a chemical that helps nerve cells communicate. Acetylcholinesterase breaks down this chemical, causing symptoms to worsen. By inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, we can ease your symptoms.

Similar to acetylcholine, a chemical called glutamate also helps your nerve cells communicate. However, people with Alzheimer’s often produce too much. Memantine blocks the effects of glutamate and may help improve your memory.

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