Aromatherapy, massage and dementia

Aromatherapy, massage and dementia

Aromatherapy, massage and dementia The use of lemon balm may improve cognition and mood in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, and lavender oil may reduce occurrences of aggressive behaviour in dementia. Can aromatherapy or massages prevent or treat dementia and its...
Anti-psychotic drugs

Anti-psychotic drugs

Anti-psychotic drugs It is very common for people with dementia to experience behavioural and psychological symptoms such as aggression and agitation. Find out how anti-psychotic drugs can treat these symptoms. Aggression and agitation There are a number of simple...
Drugs used to relieve behavioural and psychological symptoms

Drugs used to relieve behavioural and psychological symptoms

Drugs used to relieve behavioural and psychological symptoms Behavioural and psychological symptoms are very common, usually developing as a person’s dementia progresses and can often be successfully managed without medication. People with dementia often develop...
Drug treatments for Alzheimer’s disease

Drug treatments for Alzheimer’s disease

Drug treatments for Alzheimer’s disease There’s no drug to cure dementia yet, but it’s often possible to relieve some symptoms. Learn more about the main drug treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. There are no drug treatments that can cure Alzheimer’s disease or any...
Rarer types of dementia

Rarer types of dementia

Rarer types of dementia Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, but there are many rarer diseases and conditions that can lead to dementia, dementia-like symptoms or mild cognitive impairment. What are the rarer types of dementia? Rarer forms of...