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Treatment for Dementia
Ÿ Both pharmacological and non-pharmacolog
ical treatments are important.
Ÿ More often behavioral interventions are used
to help the person recall important information
or perform daily activities.
Ÿ A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) can
help a person with dementia provide therapy to
prevent the progression as well as help in using
strategies to preserve communication and
cognitive functioning for as long as possible.
Facilities available at All India Institute
of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) for
persons with dementia
All India Institute of Speech and Hearing has state of
the art equipment and technology for treating
Dementia.