Mount Nittany Health specializes in treating many forms of dementia, including:
Dementia can be diagnosed by evaluating a patient’s physical and mental signs and symptoms. Cognitive testing is usually performed. Additional testing includes:
Mount Nittany Health neurologists provide treatment plans based on the individual patient’s needs. These treatments can improve symptoms and increase quality of life:
There are a variety of risk factors that can cause an increased risk of developing dementia. Some risk factors cannot be changed and include: