With some causes of dementia, curing the underlying condition isn't possible, and so dementia treatment focuses on easing the symptoms. This can help reduce distress and disruption for the caregiver as well as the patient. Different types of drug treatments, of course, apply to different categories of symptoms:
To climb stairs, place your cane in the hand opposite your injured leg. With your free hand, grasp the handrail. Step up on your good leg first, then step up on the injured leg. To come down stairs, put your cane on the step first, then your injured leg and then, finally, your good leg, which carries your body weight.
Lift your left leg off the chair, stick it out straight for 2 seconds and then lower it for 2 seconds. Repeat 10 to 15 times with each leg. 1  This exercise works your lower abdominals, lower back and transverse abdominus. 2  Ask your doctor if you should do it, if you have chronic back pain.