News Study finds listening to music increases brain cell connectivity - Alzheimer's Society comment Researchers at the University of Utah have analysed the effect hearing familiar music has on the brain of people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Research Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation It is thought that electrical stimulation of nerves via the skin may cause chemical changes in the brain. Learn more about this procedure as an alternative treatment for dementia.
Research Bright light therapy and dementia Current findings indicate that bright light therapy may benefit people with dementia, but further research is needed. Learn more about this alternative therapy.
Research Aromatherapy, massage and dementia The use of lemon balm may improve cognition and mood in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, and lavender oil may reduce occurrences of aggressive behaviour in dementia.
Information Challenging behaviour in dementia As the dementia progresses, many people develop behaviours that can be challenging. This includes restlessness and aggression.
Research Helping people with learning disabilities to access non-drug treatments for dementia symptoms Read about a research project we funded. Life through a lens: participatory action research to collaboratively implement non-pharmacological interventions with people who have a learning disability and dementia.
Research A non-drug intervention to prevent depression in early-stage dementia Read about a research project we funded into IDEA Intervention to prevent Depressive symptoms and promote wellbeing in Early stage dementia development and feasibility.
Information Alzheimer's Society's view on complementary medicine / alternative therapies Find out what we think about complementary medicine and alternative therapies and how they relate to the needs of people affected by dementia.
Advice Learning disabilities and dementia - treatment and support There are various ways to treat and support some one with dementia who also has learning disabilities. Here we outline a couple of these treatments, as well as our tips for carers.
Research Coconut oil and dementia There is currently a lack of evidence to show that coconut oil plays any role in preventing or treating dementia or its symptoms.
Research Cannabis, CBD oil and dementia Currently there is no evidence to show that cannabis or cannabis oil (CBD oil) can stop, reverse or prevent dementia.
Advice Treatments for dementia The vast majority of causes of dementia cannot be cured, although research is continuing into developing drugs, vaccines and other medical treatments. Here we outline the many things that can be done to enable someone with dementia to live well with the condition.
