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While symptoms of dementia can vary greatly, at least two of the following core mental functions must be significantly impaired to be considered dementia: Memory ; Communication and language ; Ability to focus and pay attention ; Reasoning and judgment ; Visual perception
Other psychological symptoms that people with dementia may develop include depression and anxiety. For information about these symptoms and how they can be treated see our page: Depression and anxiety. Drugs used to relieve behavioral and psychological symptoms. People with dementia may develop behavioural and psychological symptoms including restlessness, aggression, delusions, hallucinations, apathy and sleep disturbances. This page looks at the different types of drugs that can be used to treat these symptoms if non-drug treatments have not worked.