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Non-pharmacological interventions are more effective than medications for easing aggressive and agitated behaviors among dementia patients, reveals a new study.
Dementia - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Dementia has become a very big concern as we have an aging population across the world. Dementia is also terrifying to us because of its disturbing symptoms and limited treatment options.
Dementia has become a very big concern as we have an aging population across the world. Dementia is also terrifying to us because of its disturbing symptoms and limited treatment options.
Across five outcomes, multidisciplinary care, massage, and touch therapy, music therapy, music combined with massage and touch therapy, and cognitive stimulation were clinically effective compared with usual care.
Although certain pharmacologic treatments (dextromethorphan-quinidine and cannabinoids) were effective compared to placebo or usual care in subgroup analyses, the authors note that effective nonpharmacologic treatments should be prioritized given the known harms associated with certain pharmacologic treatments.
Vascular Dementia - Causes, Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia. Though it has no cure, you can still learn to manage its symptoms and lead a joyful life.
Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia. Though it has no cure, you can still learn to manage its symptoms and lead a joyful life.
Global Efforts Needed to Control Rising Incidence of Dementia
Nearly a third of old age dementia can be prevented and physicians and policymakers alike should address modifiable risk factors and enforce policies that help prevent the decline of brain function.
Nearly a third of old age dementia can be prevented and physicians and policymakers alike should address modifiable risk factors and enforce policies that help prevent the decline of brain function.
Most Seniors With Dementia Live at Home: Here�s Why
Most seniors with dementia in the US live at home instead of nursing homes or residential facilities. Reasons for this are cost, the familiarity of home surroundings, and consistent living environment and caregivers.
Most seniors with dementia in the US live at home instead of nursing homes or residential facilities. Reasons for this are cost, the familiarity of home surroundings, and consistent living environment and caregivers.
