Dementia Treatment

"Cognitive enhancers" are medications that interact with the brain chemicals or brain  receptors that may affect dementia. Currently, there 2 classes of these medications FDA-approved for use in the treatment of dementia. At best, they may stabilize... Full Answer

Aricept and Exelon are two agents used for mild dementia. In addition, to ease your husband's mind, perhaps his mother can see a doctor as well. She may benefit from a medication, or maybe she needs more supervised housing. Full Answer

There is no specific course of treatment for Binswanger's disease (BD). Treatment is symptomatic. People with depression or anxiety may require antidepressant medications such as the serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) sertraline or citalopram.... Full Answer

Many types of doctors can treat dementia because dementia can be caused by different things.  For instance, one of the most common causes of dementia in seniors is from urinary tract infections which any type of medical doctor can treat. Other... Full Answer

Dementia cannot always be treated, but there are a few medications that may be able to improve brain function and slow progression of the disorder in some cases. Chlorinesterase inhibitors like donepezil, rivastigmine and galantamine can be used to... Full Answer

Some forms of dementia can actually be reversed if your brain hasn't suffered too much damage. In order to reverse dementia, you have to know what is causing it. Certain factors like HIV, other infections, or a vitamin B deficiency could be the cause. If... Full Answer

We know of no practitioners who specifically specialize in eye care for patients with dementia, but most specialists who practice comprehensive ophthalmology have had experience in evaluating dementia patients. Most patients with dementia suffer from... Full Answer

Some people claim that vitamin supplements and herbal remedies can be used as alternative treatments for dementia, but there is little evidence to back up these assertions. Among them are coenzyme Q10, cyclandelate, ergoloid mesylates, ginko biloba,... Full Answer

In the early stages, someone with dementia may be able to stay at home with some modifications for safety. As the dementia worsens, the patient may become more unpredictable, requiring a greater degree of supervised care. Ultimately, the person may... Full Answer