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Who would benefit from an evaluation?
- Anybody who is concerned about their memory and/or have risk factors to develop dementia
- One or both of your parents or any close relatives had memory problems/dementia
What is the goal of the evaluation for Dementia prevention?
- Evaluate your present cognitive functioning
- Evaluate your individual risk factors, which could cause memory problems/dementia unless they are controlled or eliminated
- Make suggestions on how you can optimize your medical and cognitive functioning
- Providing you with an individualized risk assessment and prevention plan
- The only risk factors that cannot be controlled/eliminated are the genetic factors
What does the evaluation consist of?
- Complete medical history & evaluation
- Complete cognitive & memory testing
- Non-contrast MRI-head/SPECT and Computerized EEG
- If you have results of previous evaluations such as lab tests, brain imaging, etc., which are less than 12 months old, we do not ask you to repeat such tests
- If possible, you need to be accompanied by a family member or a close friend
- Bring a list of all your medications, including vitamins, supplements, non-prescription or alternative medications (please put all these in a bag and bring them with you)
- The evaluations can be completed in two-five hours over the course of one or two sessions
