Cure of dementia through drugs is not possible so far, the development can only be slowed. Thus non-drug based treatment, which facilitates patients and relatives lives with dementia, is especially important. This consolidated and practice-oriented guidebook gives an overview of non-drug based therapies. For example coping with the diagnosis and behavioural disorders, memory training and alleviating relatives. The up to date academic debate is presented concerning every topic as is a concrete link to practice.
