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Person Living With Dementia
Treatments for Dementia
Source: ForgetUsNot Initiative by LIEN Foundation, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, & Dementia Singapore Caring for a person living with dementia involves many things. These include the use of both medications and psychosocial interventions (such as engagement and environmental changes to suit the person). Care plans should integrate both these kinds of treatments when addressing the [...] Read More
Person Living With Dementia
Pharmacological Management of Dementia
Common Medications Prescribed for Dementia The following are some medications used to relieve some symptoms of dementia: Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors 1. Helps maintain mental function 2. Donepezil (Aricept), Rivastigmine (Exelon*) and Galantamine (Reminyl) 3. Used primarily to treat mild to moderate stages of the disease although there is also evidence of effectiveness in advanced dementia 4. [...] Read More
Person Living With Dementia
Tips to Manage Dementia Medications
Medication Management General TipsMissing Medications If a person living with dementia forgets to take their medication, it should be administered as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, the missed dose should be skipped. The dose should not be doubled to make up for the missed dose. Caregivers and [...] Read More
Member of a Community or Corporation
Treatments for Dementia
Source: ForgetUsNot Initiative by LIEN Foundation, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, & Dementia Singapore Caring for a person living with dementia involves many things. These include the use of both medications and psychosocial interventions (such as engagement and environmental changes to suit the person). Care plans should integrate both these kinds of treatments when addressing the [...] Read More
Member of a Community or Corporation
Pharmacological Management of Dementia
Common Medications Prescribed for Dementia The following are some medications used to relieve some symptoms of dementia: Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors 1. Helps maintain mental function 2. Donepezil (Aricept), Rivastigmine (Exelon*) and Galantamine (Reminyl) 3. Used primarily to treat mild to moderate stages of the disease although there is also evidence of effectiveness in advanced dementia 4. [...] Read More
Member of a Community or Corporation
Tips to Manage Dementia Medications
Medication Management General TipsMissing Medications If a person living with dementia forgets to take their medication, it should be administered as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, the missed dose should be skipped. The dose should not be doubled to make up for the missed dose. Caregivers and [...] Read More
Caring for a Loved One With Dementia
Treatments for Dementia
Source: ForgetUsNot Initiative by LIEN Foundation, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, & Dementia Singapore Caring for a person living with dementia involves many things. These include the use of both medications and psychosocial interventions (such as engagement and environmental changes to suit the person). Care plans should integrate both these kinds of treatments when addressing the [...] Read More
Caring for a Loved One With Dementia
Pharmacological Management of Dementia
Common Medications Prescribed for Dementia The following are some medications used to relieve some symptoms of dementia: Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors 1. Helps maintain mental function 2. Donepezil (Aricept), Rivastigmine (Exelon*) and Galantamine (Reminyl) 3. Used primarily to treat mild to moderate stages of the disease although there is also evidence of effectiveness in advanced dementia 4. [...] Read More
Caring for a Loved One With Dementia
Tips to Manage Dementia Medications
Medication Management General TipsMissing Medications If a person living with dementia forgets to take their medication, it should be administered as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, the missed dose should be skipped. The dose should not be doubled to make up for the missed dose. Caregivers and [...] Read More
Care Professional
Treatments for Dementia
Source: ForgetUsNot Initiative by LIEN Foundation, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, & Dementia Singapore Caring for a person living with dementia involves many things. These include the use of both medications and psychosocial interventions (such as engagement and environmental changes to suit the person). Care plans should integrate both these kinds of treatments when addressing the [...] Read More
Care Professional
How Effective Are Dementia Medications?
Medications, while with modest benefits, may be prescribed to relieve some symptoms and behaviour changes associated with dementia. However, ongoing debates over their effectiveness continue - the benefits and risks of the medications are discussed. Common Medications Prescribed for Dementia Pharmacological management of dementia should be used within a multidisciplinary biopsychosocial approach, where medical issues, [...] Read More
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