Dementia Treatment

At Samyak Mental Health Care, De-addiction & Rehabilitation Centre, we understand the profound challenges that dementia brings to individuals and their families. Located in Pune, our rehabilitation center is a haven for those seeking specialized care for dementia and other mental health conditions.

With a team of dedicated professionals and a holistic approach, we are committed to improving the quality of life for individuals living with dementia by offering personalized care, emotional support, and therapeutic interventions in a nurturing environment.

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Understanding Dementia and Our Approach

Dementia is a progressive condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior, often impacting daily life and relationships. At Samyak Mental Health Care, De-addiction & Rehabilitation Centre, we take a person-centered approach, focusing on the unique needs of each individual to provide care that promotes dignity and independence.

• Nursing Care: Supervised nursing care is provided by trained professionals.
• Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST): Structured activities designed to improve memory, language, and problem-solving skills.
• Behavioral Support: Strategies to manage mood changes, confusion, and agitation in a compassionate manner.
• Physical Therapy: Exercises aimed at maintaining mobility and overall physical health.
• Holistic Therapies: Activities such as music therapy, art therapy, and mindfulness to enhance emotional well-being.

Our programs are tailored to address the different stages of dementia, ensuring the best possible care for every individual.

FAQs

What is Dementia?

Dementia refers to the progressive cognitive impairment in clear consciousness, manifested by both memory impairment and impairment in language, praxis, gnosis, and executive functioning.

What is the prevalence of Dementia?

Age is the primary risk factor for Dementia, hence prevalence increases with age. After 85years it goes up to 50% approximately.

What are the clinical features of Dementia?

Only memory impairment is not the symptoms of Dementia. It constitutes only one part. Apart from memory dysfunction, patients may have problems in language, executive functioning, decision making, performing day to day activities, and incontinence, behavior and personality changes. In short Dementia is global impairment of all cognitive functions.

Is normal forgetting and Dementia same?

No. Normal forgetting is common phenomenon which increases with age which is called as senility. However Dementia is more pathological and severe than normal forgetting and is associated with prominent behavior and personality change along with cognitive impairment.

Can Dementia be treated completely?

No. As mentioned above it is a progressive neurological condition and treatment can slow down the speed of progression but cannot cure it.

What causes Dementia?

Dementia has multiple causative factors. Any insult to the brain in any form can give rise to dementia. Most common causes are degeneration, trauma, drugs and toxins, other Central Nervous System disorders, infections, tumors etc.

What are the types of Dementia?

There are many subtypes of Dementia. However the clinical presentation in all remains almost the same with some differences. Alzheimer’s disease is most common type then Vascular Dementia and Fronto Temporal Dementia are the next common varieties.

What are available treatment options for Dementia?

Medical management plays a major role in Dementia. Anti-dementic drugs are used to improve memory function. Other area which requires more attention is behavioral disturbances which can be managed cautiously with help of mood stabilizers and anti-psychotic medications.

What is the role of rehabilitation in Dementia?

It does play a major role. As care giving in Dementia is tedious job and in current scenario of nuclear families where all the members are working care giving for such patients become more difficult. Secondly patients with moderate and severe dementia mostly require institutional care. Rehabilitation in Dementia focuses on improving reality orientation and nursing care.

What is the care giver burden in Dementia?

There is huge care giver burden in Dementia. Subjective burden refers to psychological trauma on care givers due to care giving process. Objective burden refers to monetary loss and lost work days.

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Begin the Journey Toward Better Care

At Samyak Mental Health Care, De-addiction & Rehabilitation Centre, we believe that quality care for dementia can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and their families. With our focus on compassionate support and evidence-based interventions, we empower our patients to live with dignity and purpose.

If you or a loved one is living with dementia, we are here to help. Contact us today to learn more about our specialized programs and take the first step toward a better tomorrow. Together, we can navigate the challenges of dementia with care and compassion.