There is no cure for dementia. However, for some types of dementia there are medicines that can treat your symptoms and prevent them coming on as quickly. The treatment you're offered will depend on which type of dementia you have. There are medicines for Alzheimer's disease that can temporarily slow down the progression of symptoms in some people, other medicines to treat the symptoms of dementia include tranquilisers if you feel aggressive or restless, medicines to treat anxiety and antidepressants.
Attribution: BUPA