Support groups have also been found to assist caregivers. As the disease progresses, many families are unable to provide home care for the person with dementia and placement in a special facility is needed. Medications used to treat dementia can damage the liver, so periodic liver function tests are needed. Other side effects may include nausea , diarrhea , insomnia , vomiting , fatigue , or muscle cramps . In most cases, dementia is a degenerative disease without a cure.
Treatment is lifelong.
Individuals with dementia will have periodic visits to the healthcare provider for evaluation and treatment. Periodic liver function tests may be ordered if the person is taking one of the medications that can cause liver damage. Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the provider.