what drugs are used to treat cadasil dementia?

Question

How is dementia treated? Why is early diagnosis important?

Answer 1

None really: Presently, there is no specific drug treatment available. However, physicians do use anti-platelet agents such as aspirin, dipyridamole, or clopidogrel in efforts to retard the disease process by helping to prevent some strokes. Research is trying to find ways to assist this very troubling condition.

Answer 2

Yes: There are groups and courses available through organizations such as the alzheimers foundation of america, the alzheimers association, the national institute of aging and many local government agencies are starting to get involved.

Answer 3

I don't know: About courses, but the alzheimer's association can give you much more information on caring for a loved one and for yourself.

Answer 4

Probably: Right now, the only fairly good evidence for reducing risk of dementia is exercise for an otherwise healthy person. There is evidence that if you have health problems lke high blood pressure and diabetes and vigorously control them that this will reduce risk.

Answer 5

Probably: Don't become obese or develop type 2 diabetes, control your blood pressure & lipids, stay physically active & exercise & keep your brain active w/ work or hobbies, stay active socially. In other words, try to lead a healthy, happy life. Also, choose your parents wisely, there's a major hereditary component to alzheimer's.

Answer 6

Individualize: The treatment of dementia is varied based on the type of the behavior the patient is presented, the availibility of primary caregiver, the level of cooperation, prior/current medications use, the currrent environmental setting and medical conditions. So there are many way to treat or to control symptoms for dementia and therefore it needs to be individualize.

Answer 7

Eval & Treatment: First evaluation and work up to make a diagnoses . Some diagnoses when u take care of the causes the patient can improve other condition r chronic and progressive and medications intended to decrease the deterioration but not a cure, such as alzheimer's dementia. Medications used 1- correct underlying metabolic abnormality 2-colin est erase inhibitor 3-supportive therapy.

Answer 8

Caregiver support: In terms of resources for caregivers assisting with those with dementia, dr. Most compiled this list of resources with contributions from national and international neuropsychologists: http://cpancf.Com/pdf/dementia%20resources%20for%20caregivers.Pdf.

Answer 9

Big question: Join a support group for care givers or family members, read about the disease, go to doctors appointments with the person, go online to the alzheimer's foundation of america or the alzheimer's association, the national institute on aging also has great information.....Education and support.

Answer 10

Short answer is no: Currently the major types of dementia: alzheimers disease, vascular, frontotemporal and lewy body are not preventable. Exercise has a protective effect against alzheimers though it likely delays it rather than prevents it altogether. All those things that are good for your heart are good for your brain: maintain a healthy diet and weight, exercise, manage high blood pressure, diabetes etc.

Answer 11

No "Cure": But, other diseases or illnesses that can cause cognitive impairment are sometimes treatable. These include hypothyroidism, depressive pseudodementia, tumors, normal pressure hydrocephalus, and deficiencies in vitamins b1, b12, and a.

Answer 12

Seek evaluation: If you suspect that your brain is having major problems, seek an evaluation from a neurologist, psychiatrist or other health professional with experience in this area. There are conditions that can mimic dementia and early intervention may offer the best benefits.

Answer 13

See your doctor: See your doctor and talk with him/her about your concerns. Your doctor can do a dementia work up to rule out treatable causes, and either diagnose or refer you to a neurologist and/or neuropsychologist if needed.

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