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Do Although there is no cure for dementia, there is still a lot
that patients, health care providers, family, friends and
caregivers can do to help. InteliHealth/Harvard Medical Content
What You Can Do Although there is no cure for dementia, there is
still a lot that patients, health care providers, family,
friends and caregivers can do to help. Basic goals to keep in
mind are to prevent harm, support independent living for as long
as possible, maintain mental activity, and maintain physical
health. Here are a few things that you can do to make life less
complicated and easier to manage: Even if you are not
experiencing cognitive change, these basic things can help
improve your memory as you get older. Structure your day. Wake
up and go to sleep at the same time every day, and have
structured meal times. Be sure to take medications at the times
prescribed. Keep a calendar. Keep a calendar that you can easily
refer to so that you know the day of th