Because of that possibility of severe reactions, some patients and their doctors decide to take a non-drug approach to treatment. Many patients are comfortable with the hallucinations and can adjust to them, even recognizing when a hallucination is occurring in some cases. Patients may also declutter and destress their lives, allowing less distractions that may influence alertness. Modification of daily routines to reduce patient confusion is another possibility, as is modifying the caregiver’s response to behaviors like hallucinations, emphasizing the need to reassure the sufferer rather than criticize or correct.
Because Lewy’s Body Dementia has different progression rates, techniques and treatments will vary. But all patients are encouraged to get more exercise, which seems to help with physical function and mental alertness. Social activities and maintenance of regular routines are all helpful in stabilizing conditions and slowing progression of Lewy Body Dementia.
Some alternative therapies, including music therapy, aromatherapy, and massages, have also proved helpful in slowing the disease. The key is keeping the patient engaged and stimulated, which combat the depression and isolation that can speed the disease’s progression and affect general health.