The prevalence of cognitive impairment and dementia disorders rises significantly with age. Approximately 3% of individuals aged 65 to 69 are diagnosed with dementia, with certain dementia disorders manifesting in a person’s fifth decade. This rate doubles approximately every five years, with about 50% of individuals aged 90 and older suffering from some form of dementia. Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for implementing proper interventions and treatments.
The Importance of Cognitive Assessment
In the early stages of dementia, brain imaging may not be sufficiently sensitive to detect subtle changes. Cognitive assessment plays a vital role in revealing areas of decline and deficit, providing physicians with key insights into possible etiology and guiding appropriate interventions.
Types of Dementia
Dementia can arise from various causes, including but not limited to:
- Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)
- Diffuse Lewy Body Disease (DLB)
- Fronto-temporal dementias, including the behavioral variant and language variants
- Limbic Predominant Age-Related TDP encephalopathy
- Alcohol-Induced Dementia/Korsakoff’s Syndrome
- Vascular-related Dementia
- Prion diseases
- Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
- Parkinson’s disease-related dementia
Why Choose Us
At Dr. Annette Swain’s Neuropsychological Center of Los Angeles, we specialize in conducting comprehensive dementia evaluations. With expertise in neuropsychology and a compassionate approach to patient care, Dr. Swain provides accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment recommendations tailored to each individual’s needs.
If you or a loved one are concerned about cognitive decline or dementia, schedule a dementia evaluation with Dr. Annette Swain at either our Encino or Burbank locations today.