Dementia
Dementia
Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with your daily life. It isn't a specific disease, but several diseases can cause dementia.
What To Expect With Dementia Treatment
Speech Therapy
Speech therapy for adults with memory loss can help maximize independent functioning for as long as possible and support quality of life. Speech therapy can begin as soon as you notice changes in thinking, behavior, and memory. A speech language pathologist can provide standardized memory assessments to determine a person's strengths and challenges. From this assessment, speech language pathologists provide individulized care partner and patient education regarding the nature of age-related memory loss vs. dementia, teach evidence based learning strategies, and provide information about community resources and referrals.
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