There are not many treatments available for advanced dementia. Medicines for treating dementia may be of some help to your aunt as well as memory exercises and memory aides.
You can find some options regarding different dementia treatments here: http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/tc/dementia-treatment-overview Be sure to read it thoroughly though, as there are different stages of dementia and different causes. I recommend consulting a doctor.
The goal of treating dementia is to control the symptoms of it and the type of treatment depends on the condition causing the dementia. For the different causes/treatments of dementia go to http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/dementia/overview.html
Dementia can be treated with medications such as tacrine and galantamine. These drugs can help to stabilize thinking and memory. Other treatments used are activities that stimulate the mind such as flash cards or computerized educational games. There are methods such as yoga and meditation which some people find helpful as well.
The general treatment for dementia is medication prescribed by the doctor(s) looking after the patient. There are other non prescription drug related treatments as well.
Dementia treatments often are either at hospitals or even rehab centers so contact your local rehab center for any questions and if that don't work then call the hospital.
I would suggest searching online for "dementia treatments Orlando, FL". Anytime you are looking for something in a specific area, include the town or the zip code for local results.
If you are worried about paying for dementia treatments, you should consider getting medical insurance, which should cover about half or more/less of your bills. Medication can get costly, so you should definitely consider insurance.
SOME people do go through a period of dementia- some do not. No one answer there- sorry.
Secondary dementia just means dementia caused by some other condition, such as AIDS, stroke, head injury or multiple sclerosis.
Secondary dementia just means dementia caused by some other condition, such as AIDS, stroke, head injury or multiple sclerosis.
Alzheimer's is a form of dementia that specifically results in memory loss. If you'd like more information on the symptoms of dementia, as well as some options for those with dementia, please visit the link in the related links.
* Diabetes * Dementia* Diabetes * Dementia* Diabetes * Dementia* Diabetes * Dementia* Diabetes * Dementia* Diabetes * Dementia