Treatment of dementia focuses on:

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Treatment of dementia should aim to reduce patient distress by providing comfort, managing symptoms such as pain and agitation, and ensuring safety. It should also aim to improve behavior and cognitive function by providing cognitive stimulation, physical exercise, and medication for symptom management. Finally, treatment should also address the distress experienced by the patient's family members or caregivers, by providing support, education, and counseling. Therefore, all of the above options (reducing patient distress, improving behavior and cognitive function, and reducing family distress) are important focuses of dementia treatment.

Treatment of Dementia Focuses On