Probably not. Before we start to worry about our health, taking a good long look at our current lifestyle might highlight potential contributing factors. For example, stress tends to make us more forgetful than usual. So, dealing with the stress or removing it completely may be a solution. But,
- is your forgetfulness more than just occasional?
- are you worrying about your health?
- do you have a close relative who has been diagnosed with dementia?
The dogma is that nothing can be done to help people with dementia, apart from take care of them the best we can. Some medications may help with certain symptoms. But, so far, there isn’t a medication that helps significantly in terms of slowing or stopping disease progression.