Donate now See menu Shop Support line Search Home About dementia Treatments Alternative therapies Alternative therapies Some alternative therapies might benefit people with dementia. They work by treating the conditions related to dementia, such as sleep problems or agitation. Research Aromatherapy, massage and dementia There is currently limited evidence to suggest that aromatherapy and massage could be beneficial for people with 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 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. 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 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. Sign up to get twice-monthly e-newsletter updates from Alzheimer’s Society. You can change what you receive at any time and we will never sell your details to third parties. Here’s our Privacy Policy. Useful links Jobs Working for us Contact us Publications and factsheets Training and conferences Blog Legal information Cookies Report a website problem Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube All content © 2021 Alzheimer's Society. Registered office at Alzheimer's Society, 43-44 Crutched Friars, London, EC3N 2AE Alzheimer's Society is a registered Charity No. 296645. Registered as a company limited by guarantee and registered in England No. 2115499 We use some essential cookies to make this website work. We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use our site, remember your settings and assist our marketing to better support people affected by dementia. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver services to you. Accept All Cookies Manage Cookies