Delirium The overarching principle of delirium treatment is finding and treating the underlying cause. If the patient is truly suffering from delirium, their symptoms should begin improving/resolving with proper treatment of their illness, intoxication, etc. Medication such as antipsychotics or benzodiazepines can help reduce the symptoms for some cases. For alcohol or malnourished cases, vitamin B supplements are recommended and for extreme cases, life-support can be used. Mild and Major Neurocognitive Disorder There is no cure for neurocognitive disorder or the diseases that cause it. Antidepressants, antipsychotics, and other medications that help slow the progression of memory loss/behavioral symptoms are available and may help to treat the diseases. Ongoing psychotherapy and psychosocial support for patients and families are usually necessary for clear understanding and proper management of the disorder and to maintain a better quality of life for everyone involved; although older patients suffering from major neurocognitive disorders usually require assistance with their daily activities leading to placement in long-term care homes. Speech therapy has been shown to help with language impairment, therefore improving long-term development and academic outcome. Studies suggest that diets with high Omega 3 content, low in saturated fats and sugars, along with regular exercise can increase the level of brain plasticity. Other studies have shown that mental exercise such a newly developed “computerized brain training programs” can also help build and maintain targeted specific areas of the brain. These studies have been very successful for those diagnosed with schizophrenia and can improve fluid intelligence, the ability to adapt and deal with new problems or challenges the first time encountered, and in young people, it can still be effective in later life.
Cognitive disorder
Sickness behavior
Cognitive deficit
Memory disorder
Mild cognitive impairment
Sleep disorder
Sexual dysfunction
Visual impairment