Dementia and memory assessment
Memory difficulties and cognitive changes can occur for many reasons, including normal ageing, stress, medical conditions, neurological disorders, and dementia. A comprehensive neuropsychological assessment can help determine the nature and extent of these changes, clarify potential diagnoses, and guide recommendations for treatment, support, and future planning.
Who May Benefit?
An assessment may be helpful for individuals who are experiencing:
- Increasing forgetfulness or memory lapses
- Difficulty finding words or following conversations
- Problems with attention or concentration
- Challenges with planning, organisation, or decision-making
- Confusion or disorientation
- Changes in personality, mood, or behaviour
- Difficulties managing finances, medication, or daily tasks
- Cognitive changes following illness, injury, or medical treatment
- Concerns raised by family members regarding cognitive decline
Conditions Commonly Assessed
Assessments may assist in the evaluation of:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
- Alzheimer's disease
- Vascular cognitive impairment and dementia
- Frontotemporal dementia
- Dementia with Lewy bodies
- Parkinsons Disease Dementia
- Cognitive changes associated with neurological conditions
- Cognitive difficulties related to medical conditions, mood disorders, or ageing
- Cognitive difficulties related to depression and anxiety
Following the Assessment
A comprehensive report and feedback session are provided, including:
- An understanding of cognitive strengths and difficulties
- Diagnostic impressions and differential considerations
- Recommendations for treatment and management
- Strategies to support memory and daily functioning
- Guidance for family members and caregivers
- Recommendations regarding referrals and future planning
If you or a loved one are concerned about memory difficulties or cognitive changes, we welcome you to contact us to discuss whether a neuropsychological assessment may be appropriate.
