Dementia Treatment - Sharland

Question 1

Best medication currently in use for Dementia?

Answer 1

Cholinesterase inhibitors

aricept

Question 2

Apart from cholinesterase inhibitors, what is the other class of meds used to treat dementia?

Answer 2

NMDA receptor antagonist

Memantine (namenda)

Question 3

Do cholinesterase inhibitors actually show any benefit with dementia?

Answer 3

Yes, they do

Compared to controls at any stage of dementia

Question 4

When treating depression in dementia, what class of medications must be avoided?

Answer 4

Tricyclics with anticholinergic properties

Because this would combat the effect of anticholinesterase meds

Question 5

What are examples of non-medication treatments for dementia?

Answer 5

Physical exercise (at any stage of life improves mental function, cuts risks of dementia, and slows mental decline)

Mental Exercise
Variety of stuff is good

Social and community support

Question 6

Why should you watch out when using neuropeltics on patients with Lewy Body Dementia?

Answer 6

These pateints can be very sensitive to antipsychotic Meds and can cause serious problems