The general treatment approach to dementia is to provide supportive medical care(proper nutrition, exercise and supervision of daily activity), medications for
specific symptoms, and emotional support for
patients and their families. Dementia
usually progresses slowly, or may improve if causes such as hydrocephalus, thyroid deficiency, or vitamin B12 deficiency are treated early. There are now medications such as Aricept that will help improve cognitive loss, especially in Alzheimer's Disease.