- Introduction
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Prevention
-
Caregiving
- Coping with Emotional Changes
- Coping with Memory Loss
- Costs and Insurance
- Creating a Daily Routine
- Exercise
- Health and Wellbeing of the Caregiver
- Home Safety Adjustments
- Mental Exercises
- Respite Care
- Talking to Children about Alzheimer's
- Talking to Friends about Alzheimer's
- Telling Someone They Have Alzheimer's
- Transition to Assisted Living
- Transition to Nursing Home
- Work
- Related Conditions
- Resources
Treating Dementia Pain
Dementia is a brain disorder with permanent loss of memory or other higher cognitive function.. Dementia can either be progressive, such as in
By definition, dementia is permanent. A brief...
More information on "Treating Dementia Pain"
From Our Experts
Painkillers Can be More Effective Than Antipsychotics in Treating...
Agitation causes untold misery for people with dementia, and their caregivers. A new study by researchers from the England and Norway has... Read more »
Pain and Dementia: Observing Body Language Important When People...
A number of years back, my dad, who had developed dementia after a surgery to correct problems from a World War II brain injury, was seized... Read more »
Frontotemporal dementia quite rare; could possibly be treated with a...
Accepting that a loved one has any type of dementia can be difficult. When someone we care about develops frontotemporal dementia, also... Read more »
Can Religion be a Comfort for People with Dementia?
An active religious life, say a number of researchers, results in greater satisfaction with life. Religious belief often holds a greater... Read more »
Is It Ever Okay to Fib to a Loved One Who Has Dementia?
Yes, when the honest answer may cause unnecessary pain and suffering. I believe that using a little white lie (which I prefer to call... Read more »
From Our Sources
Dementia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chronic brain syndrome; Lewy body dementia; DLB; Vascular dementia; Mild cognitive impairment; MCI TreatmentFor information on how to take care of a... Read more »
Ofirmev Approved to Treat Fever, Pain
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a medication called Ofirmev for the treatment of fever and mild-to-moderate pain. Ofirmev is the... Read more »
Poisonous Snail May Treat Chronic Nerve Pain
Two drugmakers are collaborating on the development of pain medications made from the venom of cone snails, a marine species that lives on the Great... Read more »
Scientists create molecule to treat chronic pain
U.S. scientists have created a synthetic molecule that they say could be used to treat chronic pain. The researchers say their new molecule--called... Read more »
Antidepressant does not treat GI pain in children: study
The antidepressant Elavil does not treat painful gastrointestinal problems in children, new research suggests, in a finding that contradicts previous... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
