At the moment, there is no cure for dementia. Dementia treatment focuses on ways to slow down the progression of the disease and ease some of the symptoms. The aim is to help patients maintain their quality of life, maximize their ability to participate in activities of daily living (ADLs), improve mood and behavior, and promote social engagement.
There are many different treatment options for dementia patients — some of which we’ll cover in this article — which can help with managing specific symptoms. However, patients should consider a holistic approach to managing the disease, including both therapy and lifestyle changes. For some patients, dementia drugs may also help for a while, but their effect is limited and they may not be appropriate for every patient.
At Neural Effects, we offer a curated selection of therapies to address physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms. We advise and equip our patients to follow a healthy lifestyle, including engaging in exercise, eating a balanced diet, and continuing to challenge the brain. Multiple studies show that this comprehensive approach is the most effective way to delay disease progression and allow patients to live independently for longer.
In this post, we explain your dementia treatment options:
Nonpharmacological therapies to address emotional, cognitive, physical, and social symptoms
Combining therapy with exercise
Lifestyle changes that can slow down dementia progression
Pharmacological treatment options
Nonpharmacological Treatments Can Slow Down Dementia Symptom Progression
The care of patients with dementia involves a broad range of therapies. While these therapies differ greatly in the methods used, they all have the same goal of improving the patient’s quality of life and delaying loss of cognitive function.
The choice of therapy is usually based on the patient’s preference, what stage of dementia they’re in, the type(s) of dementia they have, therapist availability, and cost. Some therapies are only available in a medical facility, such as nursing homes or adult daycare centers, while others can be done at home with no equipment. Look for healthcare options that can be done regularly (not just occasionally), as that will provide the most benefit to the patient.
