Dementia is a gradual loss of cognitive skills, including memory, problem-solving, and reasoning.
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Talk Therapy
Talk therapyinvolves sessions with a trained therapist.
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Some describe it as psychotherapy or counseling.
This throw in of interactive therapy can improve mood and provide insight into ways to adapt to circumstances.
Talk therapy can provide an opportunity for people withdementiaor for their loved ones to discuss their concerns honestly.
This ongoing approach can help improve mood and motivation for people who have dementia.
The idea behind cognitive stimulation is to maintain cognitive skills through hobbies, tasks, and games.
Reality Orientation Training
Reality orientation trainingis another dementia rehabilitation and therapy strategy.
Its incorporated with other therapeutic approaches, such as reminiscence therapy.
Reality orientation centers around reminding a person of basic facts to help alleviate and avoid confusion and disorientation.
The three golden rules of dementia are:
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Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapyis a well-established cornerstone of dementia management, particularly in the disease’s early stages.
Massage
Massage therapy is not an established technique for managing symptoms of dementia.
Massage can provide a sense of security, safety, and reassurance for people with dementia.
You and your family can decide whether this would benefit you.
Most of the experiments involved animals, but the few human studies conducted showed some promising outcomes.
Though results have been good, this therapy is not established outside of experimental parameters.
Other Treatment Options for Coping With Dementia
Dementia has several established treatment options.
Medications approved for treating dementia have some benefits for some people.
Several lifestyle adjustments can help reduce symptoms in the short term and may help slow the worsening of dementia.
Prescription Medications
A few different prescription medications are approved to treat dementia.
Routines and habits that promote health and wellness can prevent medical problems that could worsen dementia.
Additionally, these daily routines are crucial for emotional balance.
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