This is a guideline with recommendations on the prevention and treatment of dementia in adults. Recommendations within the scope of speech-language pathology are highlighted in this summary.
Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care
For individuals with mild-to-moderate dementia, group cognitive stimulation therapy can be used to improve cognition. Individual cognitive rehabilitation can be effective for more specific functional goals. Additional research is needed to assess its cost-effectiveness.
For individuals with mild-to-moderate dementia, "interventions in care homes require longer-term working with professionals after the initial education to sustain the intervention.... A combination of communication strategies and clear procedures to increase physical and social activity might reduce or prevent agitation in care homes" (p. 2717).
