My father aged 67 years have dementia since last 1 year. What is the possible treatment for him.

Dr. Saranya DevanathanPsychiatrist46yrs exp

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Dear lybrate-user, Sorry to know that your father is having dementia. A neurologist of psychiatrist will diagnose as the type of dementia, based on blood tests, eeg, ct/mri scans, etc. I need to know what is the stage of dementia - mild, moderate or severe. Depending on the type and stage of dementia, different cholinesterase inhibitors can be prescribed. At times, he may need antidepressants. Mostly other medical illnesses need to be managed properly. Generally most of the drugs only arrest further progress of dementia rather than revering it. You please join some groups of dementia care takers so that you don't get burnt out caring for your father.  

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Dr. Jagadeesan M.S.Psychiatrist13yrs exp

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Dementia is the name for a group of symptoms caused by disorders that affect the brain. It is not a specific disease. People with dementia may not be able to think well enough to do normal activities, such as getting dressed or eating. They may lose their ability to solve problems or control their emotions. Their personalities may change. They may become agitated or see things that are not there. Memory loss is a common symptom of dementia. However, memory loss by itself does not mean you have dementia. People with dementia have serious problems with two or more brain functions, such as memory and language. Although dementia is common in very elderly people, it is not part of normal aging. Many different diseases can cause dementia, including Alzheimers and stroke. Drugs are available to treat some of these diseases. While these drugs cannot cure dementia or repair brain damage, they may improve symptoms or slow down the disease. Consult a psychiatrist or neurologist.  

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