Dementia treatments

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There is currently no cure for dementia. However, there are treatments for dementia, including medication, that can help with a person’s symptoms.

In the UK, there are four medications approved to ease some dementia symptoms: donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine and memantine. Which medication is prescribed may depend on a number of factors, including the type of dementia.

Some people may also benefit from treatment options that don't involve medication.