Treatable Dementias

Dementias are a major public health concern and become burdensome as the age of the population increases.A small proportion of dementia cases are fully or partially reversible.One of the important steps in the evaluation of any dementia syndrome is to look for reversible causes.However the search for treatable dementias should be cost effective.Most of the potentially reversible conditions are easily identified by careful clinical examination of the patient, routine laboratory tests, and brain imaging.Comorbid conditions, which may amplify the underlying dementia are easier to identify and should always be corrected.