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In some cases dementia may be reversible . There are two main reasons : To determine the precise cause of a patient ’ s dementia , and to advance medical research . In addition , nicotine binding sites in the brain are decreased in patients with dementias such as Alzheimer 's disease . More specifically , he investigates the discourse comprehension skills of older adults with dementias ( e.g ., dementia of the Alzheimer type ) , and the nature of speech and co-occurring gesture production and comprehension among normal older adults , adults with aphasia , and older adults with a variety of dementias . In addition to basic geriatric medicine , the Fellow learns a multidisciplinary approaches to evaluation of functional status , depression , and behavioral problems associated with dementias , as well as treatment of other common functional deficits in the elderly such as multiple sensory deficits , and deficits in activities of daily living . Caregivers experienced in the new approach explain that older residents with dementias often mentally return to a time or place in life when they were happy and comfortable , such as their years as young mothers or busy hobbyists , and that joining these patients in their reveries can soothe their frustration and calm their agitation better than continual attempts to jog them back to the present . It is part of the $ 320.6 million announced in the 2005 Budget and is in addition to the $ 2.8 billion in annual funding for programs that support people dementia and their carers . Framework for actionVision , Objectives , Principles and Priorities for ActionThe National Framework for Action on Dementia 2006 – 2010 provides an overarching vision for Australia ’ s dementia care and support system with clear objectives and principles that are supported by all Australian Governments . As well as this you will be promoting awareness of the needs of older people with dementia , and maintaining records and statistical information . In collaboration with Memory Assessment and Research Services , LLC ., our laboratory also studies human memory and subtle changes in memory performance that are early indicators of the onset of diseases such as Alzheimer ’ s dementia ( see www.memoryassement.com ) . The current study highlights considerable concern regarding the safety of quetiapine , and suggest that quetipaine is not a viable alternative to these medications.This study has vital implications for the treatment of patients with dementia , argue the authors . Researchers are showing that bright-light exposure may help disturbed sleep and agitation of the patients with dementia as well as those who do not have dementia . Valproate is being used alone and in combination with other agents to treat a variety of disturbances ranging from agitation and aggression to behavior disturbances associated with dementias . There are two main reasons : A family may wish to find out the precise cause of their family member ’ s dementia , and to help medical research . Consideration should be given to funding more dedicated residential respite places with financial incentives to increase the availability of both low care and high care residential respite for people with dementia . Her project examines the value of animal-assisted therapy ( AAT ) , specifically can fish aquariums improve the nutritional status in individuals with dementia ?