Understanding Dementia and Memory Assessment Services
Chronic and progressive syndromes like Alzheimer's disease affect cognition and functional skills in older adults. Various types of dementia bring about changes in memory, communication difficulties, mood changes, and more. Cognitive testing and advanced care planning play crucial roles in managing these conditions. For memory assessment referral, contact Alex, Mike, or Kirstie at 01206 228970.
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By Alex Stephenson Advanced Nurse Practitioner RMN
Syndrome which is chronic and progressive in nature Deterioration in cognition and functional skills Affects older adults mostly Not normal part of ageing
Alzheimers disease Vascular dementia Frontotemporal dementia Dementia with Lewy Bodies Mixed type dementia (Alzheimer s disease and vascular dementia) HIV related dementia Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)
Changes in memory Repetitive Misplacing items Communication difficulties Psychotic symptoms Mood changes Movement problems Sleep disturbances Personality and behavioural changes Thinking skills
LOTS OF QUESTIONS Cognitive testing Scanning MRI or CT Neuropsychology
Advanced care planning Risk of delirium Explanation Deprivation of liberty Help for the care home staff Missed out residents Treatment Involvement of services
Consent GP Community Matron Dementia Service Care Home Liaison
Telephone number 01206 228970 Ask to speak to Alex, Mike or Kirstie Email with patient name, date of birth, NHS number (if known) and brief reason for referral Referral form Memory assessment only
