Dementia is a set of symptoms, not a specific disorder per se.
There are many disorders that can cause dementia symptoms, and quite a few of
those are treatable or even curable. You need to consult with a qualified
doctor to diagnose the disorder causing your symptoms, and identify the
appropriate treatments.
If, however, you are asking about Alzheimer’s, which is the most common
cause of a neurodegenerative, progressive dementia … no, no treatment has been
shown to cure Alzheimer’s or even slow down its progression. There are some
treatments that can, in some patients, improve certain aspects of cognitive
function even while the brain continues to deteriorate. There are also
treatments for certain symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s — for example, the
so-called “behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)” — that
may, hopefully, improve quality of life for the patients and/or their
caregivers.
If you see articles or blogs about treatments that cure Alzheimer’s,
somebody is severely misinformed … or a scam artist.
Reference: Sunny Smith
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