The herbal extract shows success in treating mild dementia and preventing Alzheimer's memory loss.

Ginkgo is widely used throughout Europe to treat age-related dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.

Oxazepam and lorazepam (Ativan) are minor tranquilizers sometimes used to treat dementia.

Other medicines used to treat dementia may help.

Dr. LeBars said more studies were needed to find out if it would really be of use in treating dementia.

A number of drugs are used to treat dementia - these don't cure or stop the disease but can slow its progress or make symptoms less severe.

Ergoloid mesylates will not treat dementia that is related to mental illness, mood disorders, or neurologic disease.

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What can I do to treat dementia at home?

An important step is treating dementia in its earliest form, Dr. Prichep said.