Dementia

Dementia

Also known as: Dementia with Lewy bodies; Mixed dementia; Frontotemporal dementia

Dementia is a loss of mental skills that affects your daily life. It can cause problems with your memory and how well you can think and plan. Usually dementia gets worse over time. How long this takes is different for each person. Some people stay the same for years. Others lose skills quickly.

Providence Cognitive Assessment Clinic provides diagnosis and treatment plans for early changes in cognition associated with aging and brain injury.  We are actively engaged in clinical trials to slow patients' memory decline. We treat more people with memory disorders than any other health system in Oregon.

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When should a patient be referred to Providence Cognitive Assessment Clinic?

Not all absentmindedness is dementia. Here's a handy chart to help you determine if your patient needs further testing.

From the experts

Curious about brain health? Eat smart.

To maintain a sharp mind and a healthy brain, try leaning more toward Brussels sprouts than brownies. So advises Michael Mega, M.D., Ph.D., medical director of Providence Cognitive Assessment Clinic.