Dementia is a degenerative disorder of the brain, common in old age (60+ years), characterized by global impairment of mental functioning—memory loss, personality change, emotional and behavioural problems, and difficulties in day-to-day functioning.
What is Offered in Dementia Clinic?
A comprehensive dementia care plan which includes the following
Accurate Diagnosis
10% of the patients presenting with Dementia symptoms may have a reversible cause. (Reversible Dementia). Investigating for those reversible treatable causes of Dementia is an essential part of Assessment.
Neuropsychological assessment.
Screening
Detailed diagnostic evaluation
Severity rating
Quality of life assessment
Pharmacotherapy
Behaviour therapy
Remedial training
Education of the family members
Spouse and family counselling
Group disease education
Support groups for family members
Dementia care depends on the stage of the illness
Stages of Dementia:
Stage 1 :No cognitive decline
Stage 2 :Very mild cognitive decline
Stage 3 :Mild cognitive decline
Stage 4 :Moderate cognitive decline
Stage 5 :Modest-severe cognitive decline
Stage 6 :Severe dementia
Stage 7 :Very severe dementia
Common Types of Dementia / Associated Causes:
Alzheimer’s dementia
Vascular dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Fronto temporal dementia
Parkinson's disease dementia
Alcohol-induced dementia
Mixed dementia
Temporoparietal Dementia
Vazhikatti has been associated with the Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) for over 10 years.
The dedicated Dementia Clinic at Vazhikatti Mental Health Centre is one of the best treatment centre for dementia and related disorders in Coimbatore.
Preferred time of visit with prior appointment, on Wednesdays: 10.00 am (can go back by 1:30 pm, if assessment could be completed by then).
If possible, neuropsychological testing may be needed on the same day.
Neuroimaging like CT, MRI, or PET may also be needed later. The patient may need blood tests as well.
To know more and seek help from the best Dementia treatment centre at Coimbatore, call 9842253053 / 0422-4397671 or email vazhikatti@gmail.com or visit Vazhikatti Mental Health Centre in-person.
Dementia Clinic in Coimbatore | Psychiatric Hospital
Best Dementia Treatment Centre
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