Dementia Testing

dementia testing

Dr. Lovette's dementia evaluations not only provide a definitive diagnosis, but also show the person's specific deficits and strengths. This information can be used by family and professionals to guide treatment, reduce the patient's frustration, and assist in placement decisions.

Early diagnosis of dementia is also very effective in breaking through the denial that often accompanies the early stages of dementia, and allows for early intervention that can potentially slow the progression. Dr. Lovette's Dementia Evaluations take less than 1-hour, on average, of the patient's time.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DEMENTIA

Dementia involves signs and symptoms that cause impairment in thought, communication, and memory.

Impairment in memory
Difficulties in communication and language (e.g., finding words)
Difficulty planning and organizing
Decreased focus and attention
Decline in reasoning
Declining in judgement
Impaired visual perception
Confusion and disorientation
Problems with coordination and motor functions
Difficulty completing day-to-day tasks
Mood changes
Apathy / Disinterest
Inappropraite behavior
Paranoia
Anxiety/depression
Agitation
Hallucinations
Personality changes
Difficulty following directions
Repetitive

Types of dementia

Alzheimer's disease
Vascular dementia (i.e., stroke)
Lewy body dementia
Frontotemporal dementia

There are also disorders that often are associated with dementia:

Traumatic Brain injury
Huntinton's disease
Parkinson's disease
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

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