Dementia Therapists in Wyckoff, NJ

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Gail F. Canavan
DNP, APN, C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Dr. Gail Canavan is an advanced practice nurse clinician with more than 30 years of experience in private practice treating adolescents and adults with mental health concerns including depression, panic and anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), drug and alcohol addiction, out of control sexual behavior, post-traumatic stress disorder (P.T.S.D.), eating disorders, and dementia. In addition to an integrative general psychotherapy and medication management practice, Dr. Canavan specializes in sex therapy and relationship dynamics, working with individuals and couples of all ages and sexual orientations.
Dr. Gail Canavan is an advanced practice nurse clinician with more than 30 years of experience in private practice treating adolescents and adults with mental health concerns including depression, panic and anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), drug and alcohol addiction, out of control sexual behavior, post-traumatic stress disorder (P.T.S.D.), eating disorders, and dementia. In addition to an integrative general psychotherapy and medication management practice, Dr. Canavan specializes in sex therapy and relationship dynamics, working with individuals and couples of all ages and sexual orientations.
(201) 897-6394 View (201) 897-6394
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Christina Athanasatos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Everyone has a unique and special story and life experiences that have brought them to the place they are in now. I am here to listen empathically without judgement and help understand the person you are and the struggles and challenges you are facing. I use various modalities of therapy customized to meet my clients needs. I will implement a personalized therapeutic approach dependent on the assessment of your individual circumstances and needs . When needed, I collaborate with various other professionals including psychiatrists, dietitians, treatment programs, and other programs suited for my individualized client's needs.
Everyone has a unique and special story and life experiences that have brought them to the place they are in now. I am here to listen empathically without judgement and help understand the person you are and the struggles and challenges you are facing. I use various modalities of therapy customized to meet my clients needs. I will implement a personalized therapeutic approach dependent on the assessment of your individual circumstances and needs . When needed, I collaborate with various other professionals including psychiatrists, dietitians, treatment programs, and other programs suited for my individualized client's needs.
(201) 762-0294 View (201) 762-0294
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Vivian Dwyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
After 33 years working at a clinic that served a varied population, and after working as the Director of a Partial Hospital Program for half of those years, I retired only to find that I missed working to help people succeed at resolving the issues that presented them with life challenges. The feedback I have received from my clients is that I have been of great help to them and that they have found me to be warm, supportive, insightful and easy to relate to. I also bring with me, a wide variety of personal experiences. I love my work.
After 33 years working at a clinic that served a varied population, and after working as the Director of a Partial Hospital Program for half of those years, I retired only to find that I missed working to help people succeed at resolving the issues that presented them with life challenges. The feedback I have received from my clients is that I have been of great help to them and that they have found me to be warm, supportive, insightful and easy to relate to. I also bring with me, a wide variety of personal experiences. I love my work.
(201) 416-7785 View (201) 416-7785
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Sherry Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
My focus is on the problem(s) YOU identify which need work. We'll talk about the obstacles to reaching your goal and then discuss ways to move beyond these blockages. Our sessions will address the trials, surprises and errors you find along the way to establish the confidence and peace of living one's truth.
My focus is on the problem(s) YOU identify which need work. We'll talk about the obstacles to reaching your goal and then discuss ways to move beyond these blockages. Our sessions will address the trials, surprises and errors you find along the way to establish the confidence and peace of living one's truth.
(201) 875-1136 View (201) 875-1136

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Jonathan Frank
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410  (Online Only)
I work with teens and adults of all ages and specialize in older adult issues including life transitions, grief, and degenerative brain disorders which cause dementia such as Alzheimer's disease.
Is life getting you down? Are you having difficulty adjusting to changes in your life? Do you need to learn coping skills to better your life? Prioritizing your mental health is hard! I am here to make sure you get the compassionate strengths-based care that you deserve! You deserve the therapist that meets you are where you are at and helps support you towards your goals!
I work with teens and adults of all ages and specialize in older adult issues including life transitions, grief, and degenerative brain disorders which cause dementia such as Alzheimer's disease.
Is life getting you down? Are you having difficulty adjusting to changes in your life? Do you need to learn coping skills to better your life? Prioritizing your mental health is hard! I am here to make sure you get the compassionate strengths-based care that you deserve! You deserve the therapist that meets you are where you are at and helps support you towards your goals!
(551) 239-8732 View (551) 239-8732
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Anthony Lauricella
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Ramsey, NJ 07446  (Online Only)
I have specialized training working with college students, veterans, older adults, and with individuals struggling with matters associated with aging parents.
Psychotherapy is an act of courage. Finding the right person to work with can take time. I will assist you with the process. I spend time answering questions you might have about psychotherapy and work to ensure that we develop a positive therapeutic alliance through empathy, compassion, respect, and care. I believe that psychotherapy should be a growth-enhancing process. Growth can be a slower process than we desire and is not always easy but afterwards, I hope that you have a greater understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
I have specialized training working with college students, veterans, older adults, and with individuals struggling with matters associated with aging parents.
Psychotherapy is an act of courage. Finding the right person to work with can take time. I will assist you with the process. I spend time answering questions you might have about psychotherapy and work to ensure that we develop a positive therapeutic alliance through empathy, compassion, respect, and care. I believe that psychotherapy should be a growth-enhancing process. Growth can be a slower process than we desire and is not always easy but afterwards, I hope that you have a greater understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
(631) 731-4003 View (631) 731-4003
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Robert W Trobliger, Neuropsychologist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Hackensack, NJ 07601
I provide neuropsychological evaluations of cognitive functioning and behavior to aid diagnosis of disorders such as ADHD, autism, dementia, and learning disorders.
Clients (or their families) typically present with concerns about cognitive functioning or behavior and the impact of such on their daily lives such as at work, at school, at home, or socially. They often have questions about diagnoses and what services or accommodations would be helpful for them. They have concerns about the future and how to best manage their difficulties. Ideal patients are motivated to work together to find answers that make sense and strategies that they can actually use in daily life.
I provide neuropsychological evaluations of cognitive functioning and behavior to aid diagnosis of disorders such as ADHD, autism, dementia, and learning disorders.
Clients (or their families) typically present with concerns about cognitive functioning or behavior and the impact of such on their daily lives such as at work, at school, at home, or socially. They often have questions about diagnoses and what services or accommodations would be helpful for them. They have concerns about the future and how to best manage their difficulties. Ideal patients are motivated to work together to find answers that make sense and strategies that they can actually use in daily life.
(973) 620-2197 View (973) 620-2197
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Antoniette Richburg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Passaic, NJ 07055
I am well versed in the unique needs of transitioning through various stages of life, chronic illness, end of life concerns, caregiver burnout, and adjustments to the various stages of dementia and changes that come along with the aging process.
Welcome! I am Antoniette Richburg. I have an MSW and LCSW. As a social worker I worked in various industries such as Addictions, Domestic Violence, Developmental Disabilities. I began my clinical journey in 2007 as hospice Social Work. After 11 yrs. in that industry, I crossed over the provide private in-home counseling and psychotherapy to senior or homebound population. I opened my own practice in 2018 and began work with a wider range of clientele from ages 25 up to Centenarians. I help those truly seeking change in their life develop the tools unique to their needs, personality and circumstances.
I am well versed in the unique needs of transitioning through various stages of life, chronic illness, end of life concerns, caregiver burnout, and adjustments to the various stages of dementia and changes that come along with the aging process.
Welcome! I am Antoniette Richburg. I have an MSW and LCSW. As a social worker I worked in various industries such as Addictions, Domestic Violence, Developmental Disabilities. I began my clinical journey in 2007 as hospice Social Work. After 11 yrs. in that industry, I crossed over the provide private in-home counseling and psychotherapy to senior or homebound population. I opened my own practice in 2018 and began work with a wider range of clientele from ages 25 up to Centenarians. I help those truly seeking change in their life develop the tools unique to their needs, personality and circumstances.
(732) 538-8894 View (732) 538-8894
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Maha Younes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pequannock, NJ 07440
My practice partner, Dr. Beata Beaudoin, and I are clinical psychologists and neuropsychologists who evaluate clients from children to older adults. We help you remove barriers to success. We assess developmental issues, like ADHD, learning disorders, giftedness, and autism spectrum disorders, changes in the brain such as caused by concussion, traumatic brain injuries, epilepsy, stroke, and dementia, or emotional issues that might be interfering with your relationships or ability to succeed. We help you define your goals to reach your full potential, whether in school, college, the workplace, or in relationships. We practice a therapeutic and evidence-based assessment approach.
My practice partner, Dr. Beata Beaudoin, and I are clinical psychologists and neuropsychologists who evaluate clients from children to older adults. We help you remove barriers to success. We assess developmental issues, like ADHD, learning disorders, giftedness, and autism spectrum disorders, changes in the brain such as caused by concussion, traumatic brain injuries, epilepsy, stroke, and dementia, or emotional issues that might be interfering with your relationships or ability to succeed. We help you define your goals to reach your full potential, whether in school, college, the workplace, or in relationships. We practice a therapeutic and evidence-based assessment approach.
(973) 323-2780 View (973) 323-2780
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Carrie Ditzel
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Paramus, NJ 07652
Dr. Carrie Ditzel believes in an active, warm, and personalized approach to treatment that incorporates evidenced-based therapies to help patients feel relief from their symptoms while building skills and insights that can be used in everyday life. Dr. Ditzel is the Director of Geropsycholgy and Neuropsychology departments at Baker Street Behavioral Health, a multidisciplinary behavioral health clinic providing services across the lifespan. She is passionate about helping individuals adjust positively during periods of transition and change.
Dr. Carrie Ditzel believes in an active, warm, and personalized approach to treatment that incorporates evidenced-based therapies to help patients feel relief from their symptoms while building skills and insights that can be used in everyday life. Dr. Ditzel is the Director of Geropsycholgy and Neuropsychology departments at Baker Street Behavioral Health, a multidisciplinary behavioral health clinic providing services across the lifespan. She is passionate about helping individuals adjust positively during periods of transition and change.
(973) 949-0703 View (973) 949-0703
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Dr. Brielle Marino
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
My research and clinical expertise involves schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders, the psychiatric sequelae of brain injuries, and the cognitive and psychological aspects of various dementias.
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with specialized training in neuropsychology, I focus on brain-behavior relationships and the use of evidence-based practices. I completed my postdoctoral training in neuropsychology at Yale University. I have also trained at Weill-Cornell Medical College and Columbia University in the treatment and evaluation of neurobehavioral disorders. At present, I am an adjunct professor at NYU in the department of Applied Psychology. In my practice, I employ cognitive-behavioral techniques to help patients understand the relationships between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
My research and clinical expertise involves schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders, the psychiatric sequelae of brain injuries, and the cognitive and psychological aspects of various dementias.
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with specialized training in neuropsychology, I focus on brain-behavior relationships and the use of evidence-based practices. I completed my postdoctoral training in neuropsychology at Yale University. I have also trained at Weill-Cornell Medical College and Columbia University in the treatment and evaluation of neurobehavioral disorders. At present, I am an adjunct professor at NYU in the department of Applied Psychology. In my practice, I employ cognitive-behavioral techniques to help patients understand the relationships between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
(201) 244-4087 View (201) 244-4087
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Paula Metzger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
I bring 22 years of clinical practice with adults, children, couples and families along with 17 years of pastoral counseling experience. My clinical and pastoral background gives me the opportunity to provide a gentle calming presence and a compassionate understanding to my work with individuals and families who struggle with managing life challenges related to anxiety, depression and resolving conflict. I also provide life coaching to help individuals navigate life transitions due to separation, divorce, loss and grief.
I bring 22 years of clinical practice with adults, children, couples and families along with 17 years of pastoral counseling experience. My clinical and pastoral background gives me the opportunity to provide a gentle calming presence and a compassionate understanding to my work with individuals and families who struggle with managing life challenges related to anxiety, depression and resolving conflict. I also provide life coaching to help individuals navigate life transitions due to separation, divorce, loss and grief.
(201) 389-5839 View (201) 389-5839
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Dr. Robert's Clinical Hypnosis & Mind/Body Therapy
ND, ACH, CH
Verified Verified
Ramsey, NJ 07446
Discover How My Clinical Hypnosis & Mind/Body Therapy Service Can Help You ... If You Want To Improve Your Anxiety, Depression, Boost Confidence, or Improve Other Mental/Emotional Problems or Life Challenges I Have The Service FOR YOU! I ENJOY to help people & your Children use hypnosis and many mind-body therapies to improve their health. Discover how I can help you ... lose weight, stop smoking & addictions, sleep better, end stress/fear, be happy, control thoughts, change/build habits, end pain, and MORE ... Visit my other website http://www.drrobertg.com for $187 of FREE Goodies! Plus a no-charge phone
Discover How My Clinical Hypnosis & Mind/Body Therapy Service Can Help You ... If You Want To Improve Your Anxiety, Depression, Boost Confidence, or Improve Other Mental/Emotional Problems or Life Challenges I Have The Service FOR YOU! I ENJOY to help people & your Children use hypnosis and many mind-body therapies to improve their health. Discover how I can help you ... lose weight, stop smoking & addictions, sleep better, end stress/fear, be happy, control thoughts, change/build habits, end pain, and MORE ... Visit my other website http://www.drrobertg.com for $187 of FREE Goodies! Plus a no-charge phone
(201) 425-6339 View (201) 425-6339
Healing Through The Arts, LLC
MS, MPH, BC-DMT, LCAT
Not Verified Not Verified
Harrington Park, NJ 07640
Healing Through The Arts is a company of Creative Arts Therapists dedicated to supporting growth, well-being and quality of life for children, adults and seniors through creative and holistic methods, while easing the worry of family members. We use movement, music, art and theater techniques to help our clients work on personal challenges and renew a sense of self.
Healing Through The Arts is a company of Creative Arts Therapists dedicated to supporting growth, well-being and quality of life for children, adults and seniors through creative and holistic methods, while easing the worry of family members. We use movement, music, art and theater techniques to help our clients work on personal challenges and renew a sense of self.
(201) 508-0795 View (201) 508-0795
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Mary Beth Del Balzo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT
Verified Verified
Ho Ho Kus, NJ 07423
My mission is to patiently support people in seeking and finding joy that eludes them, helping them to empower themselves by using psychotherapy & hypnotherapy, working with the mind, body, emotions and our spirit that makes us unique and a part of the whole of humanity. Our therapeutic alliance encourages a look at the world in a new, safe way. Hypnosis and work in the subconscious is the eye to the soul. I'm an expert hypnotherapist with numerous hypnosis certifications, in private psychotherapy practice since 2005 and a practicing clinical hypnotherapist since 1995, located in NJ.
My mission is to patiently support people in seeking and finding joy that eludes them, helping them to empower themselves by using psychotherapy & hypnotherapy, working with the mind, body, emotions and our spirit that makes us unique and a part of the whole of humanity. Our therapeutic alliance encourages a look at the world in a new, safe way. Hypnosis and work in the subconscious is the eye to the soul. I'm an expert hypnotherapist with numerous hypnosis certifications, in private psychotherapy practice since 2005 and a practicing clinical hypnotherapist since 1995, located in NJ.
(201) 292-5167 View (201) 292-5167
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Elements Psychological Services, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Montvale, NJ 07645
Elements Psychological Services is a full-service in-person and virtual psychology practice servicing the neuropsychological assessment and psychotherapy needs of children, adults, and families in the greater New Jersey/New York areas, as well as 39 states across the country (virtually). Our team of doctoral-level neuropsychologists and clinical psychologists work with children, high school and college students, adults, parents, and high-level professionals to address emotional, behavioral, parenting, and performance needs at home, school, and work.
Elements Psychological Services is a full-service in-person and virtual psychology practice servicing the neuropsychological assessment and psychotherapy needs of children, adults, and families in the greater New Jersey/New York areas, as well as 39 states across the country (virtually). Our team of doctoral-level neuropsychologists and clinical psychologists work with children, high school and college students, adults, parents, and high-level professionals to address emotional, behavioral, parenting, and performance needs at home, school, and work.
(201) 879-6716 View (201) 879-6716
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Chamomile Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Are you feeling stuck in your daily life? Are you feeling burned out? Do you feel no motivation to wake up and make changes that you think are necessary? I believe therapy can make changes in your daily life so that you feel motivated and empowered to continue which will result in a significant decrease in general stress level. As a trained therapist, I will walk with you to help you to see where you are and where you are heading within a holistic, client-centered approach. You will encounter small and large challenges throughout your life. You can benefit from therapy sessions by learning how to better manage these stressors.
Are you feeling stuck in your daily life? Are you feeling burned out? Do you feel no motivation to wake up and make changes that you think are necessary? I believe therapy can make changes in your daily life so that you feel motivated and empowered to continue which will result in a significant decrease in general stress level. As a trained therapist, I will walk with you to help you to see where you are and where you are heading within a holistic, client-centered approach. You will encounter small and large challenges throughout your life. You can benefit from therapy sessions by learning how to better manage these stressors.
(551) 282-9146 View (551) 282-9146
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Amy Lowery Allison
Psychologist, PhD, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montvale, NJ 07645  (Online Only)
You are more than a body. So when your body is struggling, it makes sense that you would also struggle mentally, emotionally, socially or even spiritually. I can help you through this. I am a clinical psychologist with leading expertise in providing psychotherapy to individuals dealing with health concerns (high stress/tension, coping with illness, disease or disability, fear of progression/recurrence, reducing physical symptoms, body image/changes, impact on relationships, communicating with loved ones, coping with depression, anxiety, or isolation, spiritual distress, enriching meaning, or even support facing end of life).
You are more than a body. So when your body is struggling, it makes sense that you would also struggle mentally, emotionally, socially or even spiritually. I can help you through this. I am a clinical psychologist with leading expertise in providing psychotherapy to individuals dealing with health concerns (high stress/tension, coping with illness, disease or disability, fear of progression/recurrence, reducing physical symptoms, body image/changes, impact on relationships, communicating with loved ones, coping with depression, anxiety, or isolation, spiritual distress, enriching meaning, or even support facing end of life).
(646) 916-5548 View (646) 916-5548
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Erick D Rubel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Haworth, NJ 07641
Each of us is a truly original, unrepeatable, irreplaceable, unique, sacred, precious, creative, talented and healthy self that through a process of nature and nurture spends each moment of time evolving and expressing ourselves through love, compassion, caring, empathy and other virtuous relationships. Therapy is a process of celebrating the evolution of each person's true self. It is our way, modern and ancient, eastern and western, artistic and technological, spiritual and practical of Self development. Therapy is also our newest and oldest path of protecting, nurturing, supporting and upholding all that is virtuous, positive, meritorious, innocent, ethical, benevolent and philanthropic in ourselves while learning to handle, manage, cope, organize, and select our purpose, meaning and priorities in life. Therapy teaches us the surivival skills that help us become efficacious and masterful in life. We establish, goals we wish to achieve, priorities we wish to establish, a clear plan of action, which evolves as we evolve, with the help of a trained professional who respects both our free will and our fate, our unique mission and our destiny.
Each of us is a truly original, unrepeatable, irreplaceable, unique, sacred, precious, creative, talented and healthy self that through a process of nature and nurture spends each moment of time evolving and expressing ourselves through love, compassion, caring, empathy and other virtuous relationships. Therapy is a process of celebrating the evolution of each person's true self. It is our way, modern and ancient, eastern and western, artistic and technological, spiritual and practical of Self development. Therapy is also our newest and oldest path of protecting, nurturing, supporting and upholding all that is virtuous, positive, meritorious, innocent, ethical, benevolent and philanthropic in ourselves while learning to handle, manage, cope, organize, and select our purpose, meaning and priorities in life. Therapy teaches us the surivival skills that help us become efficacious and masterful in life. We establish, goals we wish to achieve, priorities we wish to establish, a clear plan of action, which evolves as we evolve, with the help of a trained professional who respects both our free will and our fate, our unique mission and our destiny.
(201) 693-4298 View (201) 693-4298
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Justin Scott Rudolph
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Justin Rudolph, LCSW received his masters degree in Social Work from Yeshiva University and specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy with families, individuals, adults, and adolescents. He utilizes the most up-to-date cognitive-behavioral techniques and has extensive training and experience with mindfulness-based practices, acceptance and commitment therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, and EMDR. Justin operates from a compassionate, client-centered approach and will help to guide you on your path towards self-actualization and inner freedom.
Justin Rudolph, LCSW received his masters degree in Social Work from Yeshiva University and specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy with families, individuals, adults, and adolescents. He utilizes the most up-to-date cognitive-behavioral techniques and has extensive training and experience with mindfulness-based practices, acceptance and commitment therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, and EMDR. Justin operates from a compassionate, client-centered approach and will help to guide you on your path towards self-actualization and inner freedom.
(551) 230-7640 View (551) 230-7640
Dementia Therapists

Can dementia patients benefit from counseling?

Dementia patients can often benefit significantly from counseling. While neurologists typically treat dementia itself, counselors provide crucial emotional support for patients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia can help clients navigate aging, end-of-life issues, social isolation, sleep challenges, and grief. They can also assist clients in adapting to the disease by addressing caregiving concerns and supporting family members. Counselors will often also collaborate with a patient's neurologist or other medical providers to manage dementia symptoms and medication needs.

How can you tell if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's?

To determine if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's disease, there are several signs and diagnostic methods that medical professionals use. Early signs of dementia often include memory loss, difficulty with problem-solving, and challenges in completing familiar tasks. Diagnosing dementia or Alzheimer's requires a comprehensive approach, as there is no single definitive test, and initial diagnosis can sometimes be difficult as symptoms tend to worsen progressively over time. To make a diagnosis, medical professionals typically use a combination of methods, including standardized questionnaires and cognitive tests to assess memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, psychiatric evaluations to understand mental health status, brain scans to look for physical changes in the brain, as well as other medical tests to rule out other conditions.

What are the first-line treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease?

There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but catching the disease in its early-to-moderate phases can be beneficial in order to initiate first-line treatments to help manage symptoms. Medications such as galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil are examples of cholinesterase inhibitors that are commonly prescribed for Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, working with a therapist or social worker can also often help patients with the disease address common behavioral and lifestyle concerns, such as anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep problems, social support, and housing changes.

When to seek treatment for Alzheimer’s?

It’s best to seek treatment at the first signs of Alzheimer's. Early warning signs of Alzheimer’s include memory problems, such as forgetting appointments or directions, as well as trouble concentrating, paying attention, retrieving words, and carrying out daily household tasks. An early diagnosis can help people slow the progression of the disease with medication and plan for the future in terms of housing, social/caregiving support, and finances.