Dementia Rehabilitation in Cuba for North Carolina Families

Dementia is not a single disease — it encompasses Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and other conditions that cause progressive cognitive decline. Each type of dementia affects different brain regions and cognitive functions, requiring different rehabilitation approaches.

CIREN's dementia rehabilitation program is personalized based on the specific type and stage of dementia. For Alzheimer's disease, the focus is on memory, orientation, and daily living skills. For vascular dementia, the program also addresses motor function and cardiovascular risk factor management. For Lewy body dementia, attention, visuospatial function, and movement are prioritized. For frontotemporal dementia, behavioral management and language therapy are emphasized.

In all cases, the program includes 4–6 hours of daily multidisciplinary therapy, pharmacological management, behavioral management strategies, and mandatory caregiver education. The goal is not to cure dementia — no treatment currently can — but to slow cognitive decline, maintain function and independence for as long as possible, manage behavioral symptoms, and improve quality of life for both patients and caregivers.