AG Neurocity, Ghospura Moar,opposite civil hospital, Jalandhar road, Batala
🧠 Patient Information: Dementia
What is Dementia?
Dementia is not a single disease—it’s a general term used to describe a decline in memory, reasoning, or other thinking skills that affects a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia.
Common Symptoms:
- Memory loss, especially recent events
- Difficulty finding words or understanding language
- Confusion or getting lost in familiar places
- Poor judgment and decision-making
- Personality or behavior changes
- Difficulty with complex tasks like managing finances
Causes of Dementia:
- Alzheimer’s disease (most common)
- Vascular dementia (due to stroke or blood flow problems)
- Lewy body dementia
- Frontotemporal dementia
- Other conditions like thyroid problems, vitamin deficiencies, or infections
Diagnosis:
Diagnosis involves:
- Detailed neurological examination
- Cognitive testing (memory and language evaluation)
- Brain imaging (MRI/CT scan)
- Blood tests to rule out reversible causes
- Neuropsychological evaluation, if needed
Management:
While there is no cure for most types of dementia, early diagnosis and management can significantly slow the progression and improve quality of life.
Treatment includes:
- Medications to improve memory and behavior (e.g., donepezil, memantine)
- Lifestyle changes (regular routine, cognitive stimulation, physical activity)
- Supportive care for both patient and family
- Treatment of associated conditions like depression, sleep problems
🩺 Role of Dr. Atul Goel at AG Neurocity, Batala:
Dr. Atul Goel, DM Neurology, is a leading Consultant Neurologist at AG Neurocity, Batala. He specializes in the diagnosis and management of neurological disorders, including all forms of dementia.
At AG Neurocity, Dr. Goel provides:
- Detailed cognitive and neurological assessment
- Customized treatment plans for dementia
- Guidance on long-term care, nutrition, and safety
- Counseling and support for caregivers
- Access to advanced neuroimaging and neurodiagnostic services like EEG, MRI, and memory testing
Facilities Available at AG Neurocity:
- Indoor and Outdoor Neurology Services
- Radiology: MRI, CT, Ultrasound, X-ray, DEXA, OPG
- Neurodiagnostics: EEG, NCS, RNST, EMG
- Cognitive Clinics and Dementia Care
- Patient education and caregiver training