Alzheimer's Psychiatrists in 12866
Dr. Griffan Randall, D.O., PLLC
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Dr. Randall specializes in Psychiatry for Adolescents through Geriatrics. She offers Medication Management therapy, Various Individual Psychotherapies, Genetic testing, Court ordered evaluations, Medical Marijuana Certification, Maternal/Fetal Psychiatric Care, and Pre-Surgical Psychiatric Evaluations.
Dr. Randall specializes in Psychiatry for Adolescents through Geriatrics. She offers Medication Management therapy, Various Individual Psychotherapies, Genetic testing, Court ordered evaluations, Medical Marijuana Certification, Maternal/Fetal Psychiatric Care, and Pre-Surgical Psychiatric Evaluations.
Jason Payne
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (Online Only)
As the provider, I offer an open, honest, relaxed, and judgment-free environment to assist individuals that are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, memory impairment, psychosis, crisis, and other mood-related disorders. The safety and well-being of the client are my number one priority. I depend on accurate diagnoses, treatment planning, psychotherapy, social support, and ongoing medication management to achieve the best quality of life for each individual. The initial visit will usually last the full 60 minutes and follow-up visits are determined by the stability of the patient and medications prescribed.
As the provider, I offer an open, honest, relaxed, and judgment-free environment to assist individuals that are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, memory impairment, psychosis, crisis, and other mood-related disorders. The safety and well-being of the client are my number one priority. I depend on accurate diagnoses, treatment planning, psychotherapy, social support, and ongoing medication management to achieve the best quality of life for each individual. The initial visit will usually last the full 60 minutes and follow-up visits are determined by the stability of the patient and medications prescribed.
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Alzheimer's Psychiatrists
What are the first-line treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease?
The first-line treatment for Alzheimer’s disease is often medication, which may be prescribed based on the severity of the disease. These include cholinesterase inhibitors, memantine, or a combination of the two. Behavioral treatments can help people cope with emotional distress, such as anxiety or anger, and explore lifestyle changes related to housing, caregiving, sleep, and finances.
When to seek treatment for Alzheimer’s?
It’s best to seek treatment at the first signs of dementia. Early warning signs of Alzheimer’s include memory problems, such as forgetting appointments or directions, as well as trouble concentrating, paying attention, retrieving words, and carrying out daily household tasks. An early diagnosis can help people slow the progression of the disease with treatment and plan for the future in terms of housing, support, finances, and legality.
Are there specific medications to treat Alzheimer’s?
Medications approved by the FDA to manage symptoms of Alzheimer’s include galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil for mild to moderate Alzheimer’s, and memantine, donepezil, and the rivastigmine patch for moderate to severe Alzheimer’s. These drugs can help manage the disease, but no drug currently cures the disease. Medications recently approved by the FDA, such aducanumab and lecanemab may slow the disease course, but aspects of their effectiveness are still debated.
Are there natural treatments for Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s disease cannot be cured via natural remedies (nor via medication), but some lifestyle habits can help forestall it or slow its progression. Lifestyle activities that can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease include regular exercise, a healthy, well-rounded diet, stimulating cognitive activity, time spent socializing, adequate sleep, and stress management as needed.