Dementia Psychiatrists in Sunnyvale, CA

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Orah Mahtov
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94085  (Online Only)
Orah Mahtov is a highly experienced, dual certified nurse practitioner specializing in psychiatry and psychotherapy in California. With years of experience in diverse medical settings, Orah discovered her passion for mental health and obtained a post-master’s certificate in psychiatry at California State University, Los Angeles.
Orah Mahtov is a highly experienced, dual certified nurse practitioner specializing in psychiatry and psychotherapy in California. With years of experience in diverse medical settings, Orah discovered her passion for mental health and obtained a post-master’s certificate in psychiatry at California State University, Los Angeles.
(914) 598-8967 View (914) 598-8967

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Greer Murphy
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94306
NOW offering new blood-based and imaging tests for Alzheimer's disease. I can also help you with: Treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, compulsions, and trauma. Also, insomnia, chronic fatigue, inattention and lack of focus. Memory and other cognitive concerns, even when complicated by agitation. Overuse and dependence on habit-forming prescription and non-prescription substances. Workplace and family issues. Chronic pain. Nonresponse to medication and psychotherapies. I also have decades of experience treating severe mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder and psychosis in hospital, outpatient, and residential settings.
NOW offering new blood-based and imaging tests for Alzheimer's disease. I can also help you with: Treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, compulsions, and trauma. Also, insomnia, chronic fatigue, inattention and lack of focus. Memory and other cognitive concerns, even when complicated by agitation. Overuse and dependence on habit-forming prescription and non-prescription substances. Workplace and family issues. Chronic pain. Nonresponse to medication and psychotherapies. I also have decades of experience treating severe mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder and psychosis in hospital, outpatient, and residential settings.
(650) 629-0909 View (650) 629-0909
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Alex Dimitriu
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Whether it's mood, anxiety, insomnia, memory, or performance, we can help! We work to optimize outcomes by day and night.
Over 10 years of proven expertise in performance psychiatry and sleep medicine. We take a holistic approach that allows us to fine tune psychological, biological, and lifestyle interventions to achieve peace, peak performance and longevity.
Whether it's mood, anxiety, insomnia, memory, or performance, we can help! We work to optimize outcomes by day and night.
Over 10 years of proven expertise in performance psychiatry and sleep medicine. We take a holistic approach that allows us to fine tune psychological, biological, and lifestyle interventions to achieve peace, peak performance and longevity.
(650) 326-5888 View (650) 326-5888
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Aaron J. Greene
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94040  (Online Only)
Mental health evaluations and medication management for adults of all ages in California and Michigan. Whether you're feeling down, experiencing anxiety or anger, or having difficulty managing an overwhelming number of tasks, reaching out is the first step. I focus on minimizing the use of medications and optimizing doses when used to get the most benefit with the least side effects.
Mental health evaluations and medication management for adults of all ages in California and Michigan. Whether you're feeling down, experiencing anxiety or anger, or having difficulty managing an overwhelming number of tasks, reaching out is the first step. I focus on minimizing the use of medications and optimizing doses when used to get the most benefit with the least side effects.
(408) 443-3303 View (408) 443-3303
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Jonathan Allotey
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95110  (Online Only)
Are you struggling to balance your mental and physical health and in need of a more comprehensive approach? No problem! I provide Telemedicine (Online Psychiatry) Services, so that you can conveniently be seen from your home for psychiatry appointments and medication management without the need to travel! I provide the same psychiatry services as an in-person office visit and I can also address other aspects that encompass your complete wellness. My aim is to help you to thrive at your best! You can easily self-schedule a Telepsychiatry video appointment now at: www.pwpsychiatry.com/CA
Are you struggling to balance your mental and physical health and in need of a more comprehensive approach? No problem! I provide Telemedicine (Online Psychiatry) Services, so that you can conveniently be seen from your home for psychiatry appointments and medication management without the need to travel! I provide the same psychiatry services as an in-person office visit and I can also address other aspects that encompass your complete wellness. My aim is to help you to thrive at your best! You can easily self-schedule a Telepsychiatry video appointment now at: www.pwpsychiatry.com/CA
(341) 895-7354 View (341) 895-7354
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Kenneth Saldua
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95101  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Kenneth and I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I have extensive experience treating ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and psychosis as well as personal experience with mental health challenges. I believe that building a strong foundation of trust between clinician and client is crucial and that combining a humanitarian approach with evidence-based practice leads to better outcomes. My goal is to provide safe, comprehensive, and goal-oriented clinical care.
Hello, my name is Kenneth and I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I have extensive experience treating ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and psychosis as well as personal experience with mental health challenges. I believe that building a strong foundation of trust between clinician and client is crucial and that combining a humanitarian approach with evidence-based practice leads to better outcomes. My goal is to provide safe, comprehensive, and goal-oriented clinical care.
(951) 467-4146 View (951) 467-4146
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M Rameen Ghorieshi
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94306
I care for patients from the paradigm that mental and physical health are so strongly intertwined that one may not fully achieve either without striving for both. I treat both a vast range of psychiatric conditions and help those who wish to better understand themselves and their relationships. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, whole body health, coping with medical illness, and addiction medicine. I will formulate a customized treatment plan, which may include psychotherapy, medications, and behavioral techniques, to best care for your condition and meet your needs.
I care for patients from the paradigm that mental and physical health are so strongly intertwined that one may not fully achieve either without striving for both. I treat both a vast range of psychiatric conditions and help those who wish to better understand themselves and their relationships. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, whole body health, coping with medical illness, and addiction medicine. I will formulate a customized treatment plan, which may include psychotherapy, medications, and behavioral techniques, to best care for your condition and meet your needs.
(650) 204-3479 View (650) 204-3479
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Palo Alto Wellness
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94301
PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT INSURANCE. Dr. Shivani Chmura is an expert in treating patients with an evidence based, compassionate approach. She also has extensive experience with medication management for eating disorders. Dr. Chmura is trained in both Child and Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry from UCSF and Stanford Universities. She uses a warm, holistic approach to treating every individual, couple, and family. Dr. Chmura is trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities, (CBT, DBT, Supportive). She is an expert on pharmacologic management for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, ADHD, and post-partum depression and anxiety.
PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT INSURANCE. Dr. Shivani Chmura is an expert in treating patients with an evidence based, compassionate approach. She also has extensive experience with medication management for eating disorders. Dr. Chmura is trained in both Child and Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry from UCSF and Stanford Universities. She uses a warm, holistic approach to treating every individual, couple, and family. Dr. Chmura is trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities, (CBT, DBT, Supportive). She is an expert on pharmacologic management for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, ADHD, and post-partum depression and anxiety.
(415) 993-4146 View (415) 993-4146
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Yujin Lee
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95050
If you want to know your true-self, if you are curious about what built your personality and character, if you want to know where your depression and anxiety come from, if you wonder how you can be healthier and stronger, or if you are interested in what good life and good death are like, please meet me and talk with me. Share your daily life, thoughts and emotion with me. Let's find out your true self and let you be you. My goal is for you to love yourself as you are. That's the purpose of life. That makes your life a good life. That makes your death a good death. You deserve to be a better version of yourself everyday.
If you want to know your true-self, if you are curious about what built your personality and character, if you want to know where your depression and anxiety come from, if you wonder how you can be healthier and stronger, or if you are interested in what good life and good death are like, please meet me and talk with me. Share your daily life, thoughts and emotion with me. Let's find out your true self and let you be you. My goal is for you to love yourself as you are. That's the purpose of life. That makes your life a good life. That makes your death a good death. You deserve to be a better version of yourself everyday.
(408) 840-4728 View (408) 840-4728
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Adrian Yepes
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP, PMHNP, MSN
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94022
I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a background as a psychologist and advanced training from UCSF. I offer virtual and in-person visits for adults in California, providing psychiatric consultation, diagnostic evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy. I specialize in treating a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, substance use, and bipolar disorder. My approach is compassionate and culturally sensitive, focusing on empowering you to take control of your mental health journey.
I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a background as a psychologist and advanced training from UCSF. I offer virtual and in-person visits for adults in California, providing psychiatric consultation, diagnostic evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy. I specialize in treating a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, substance use, and bipolar disorder. My approach is compassionate and culturally sensitive, focusing on empowering you to take control of your mental health journey.
(415) 367-0299 View (415) 367-0299
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Pai Yeh 'art'
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95113  (Online Only)
Art Yeh (pronounced "yay!") is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). He has worked as a provider in a wide array of settings in different states. Art has done psychiatric consulting and specializes in many disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, psychosis. He has worked telehealth treating clients across the lifespan. Art treats children, adolescents, adults and geriatric. Art has made himself a dynamic behavioral health provider by providing inpatient behavioral health services to adolescents, adults, and geriatric in 4 different states.
Art Yeh (pronounced "yay!") is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). He has worked as a provider in a wide array of settings in different states. Art has done psychiatric consulting and specializes in many disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, psychosis. He has worked telehealth treating clients across the lifespan. Art treats children, adolescents, adults and geriatric. Art has made himself a dynamic behavioral health provider by providing inpatient behavioral health services to adolescents, adults, and geriatric in 4 different states.
(415) 702-2539 View (415) 702-2539
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Psychiatric Evaluations - Dr. Alex Sahba
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95113
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, board certified in general psychiatry/forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. As a recognized leader in the fields of psychiatry and qualified medical evaluations (QMEs), I am called upon to provide excellent service in various settings, including medical, legal, and academics. I conduct various types of evaluations, including: Legal/Forensics, Risk Assessment (Violence/Sexual), Drug/Alcohol Evals, Cognitive Evals, Competency Evals, Diagnostic Clarification, Fitness For Duty Evals.,​ Pre-employment Evals., Immigration-related Evals., and Workers’ Comp. (QME/AME).
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, board certified in general psychiatry/forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. As a recognized leader in the fields of psychiatry and qualified medical evaluations (QMEs), I am called upon to provide excellent service in various settings, including medical, legal, and academics. I conduct various types of evaluations, including: Legal/Forensics, Risk Assessment (Violence/Sexual), Drug/Alcohol Evals, Cognitive Evals, Competency Evals, Diagnostic Clarification, Fitness For Duty Evals.,​ Pre-employment Evals., Immigration-related Evals., and Workers’ Comp. (QME/AME).
(408) 692-9134 View (408) 692-9134
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Nagaraj Uddhandi
Psychiatrist, MD, FAPA
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94040
I am Board certified Psychiatrist, trained in the State of Massachusetts. I am licensed to practice Medicine in California, Missouri and Texas . WHO's definition of health as contained in its constitution: "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." Best quality of Life indicators are being in good Physical and Mental health . My approach and treatment is patient centered and evidence based I provide in depth individual evaluation, formulate a individualized treatment plan that includes Psychotherapy, Medication management and holistic approach if needed.
I am Board certified Psychiatrist, trained in the State of Massachusetts. I am licensed to practice Medicine in California, Missouri and Texas . WHO's definition of health as contained in its constitution: "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." Best quality of Life indicators are being in good Physical and Mental health . My approach and treatment is patient centered and evidence based I provide in depth individual evaluation, formulate a individualized treatment plan that includes Psychotherapy, Medication management and holistic approach if needed.
(650) 629-2789 View (650) 629-2789
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Psychiatric Evaluations - Dr. Alex Sahba
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95113
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, board certified in general psychiatry/forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. As a recognized leader in the fields of psychiatry and qualified medical evaluations (QMEs), I am called upon to provide excellent service in various settings, including medical, legal, and academics. I conduct various types of evaluations, including: Legal/Forensics, Risk Assessment (Violence/Sexual), Drug/Alcohol Evals, Cognitive Evals, Competency Evals, Diagnostic Clarification, Fitness For Duty Evals.,​ Pre-employment Evals., Immigration-related Evals., and Workers’ Comp. (QME/AME).
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, board certified in general psychiatry/forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. As a recognized leader in the fields of psychiatry and qualified medical evaluations (QMEs), I am called upon to provide excellent service in various settings, including medical, legal, and academics. I conduct various types of evaluations, including: Legal/Forensics, Risk Assessment (Violence/Sexual), Drug/Alcohol Evals, Cognitive Evals, Competency Evals, Diagnostic Clarification, Fitness For Duty Evals.,​ Pre-employment Evals., Immigration-related Evals., and Workers’ Comp. (QME/AME).
(408) 676-5193 View (408) 676-5193
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Julio Monterrey
Psychiatrist, MD, MS
Verified Verified
Campbell, CA 95008
My mission is to provide the highest quality patient-centered care. I do this by specializing in diagnostic clarification of complex cases by using the latest in diagnostic tools, by providing clear and consistent communication with all patients so we holistically understand your goals and preferences, as well as collaborating with the rest of your care team (e.g., PCP, therapist, and school personnel for children and teens).
My mission is to provide the highest quality patient-centered care. I do this by specializing in diagnostic clarification of complex cases by using the latest in diagnostic tools, by providing clear and consistent communication with all patients so we holistically understand your goals and preferences, as well as collaborating with the rest of your care team (e.g., PCP, therapist, and school personnel for children and teens).
(669) 205-9708 View (669) 205-9708
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Telepsychiatrist_Piedmont Behavioral Services
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95101
We provide Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse via video for clients across California. Our Board Certified Psychiatrists and Therapists are available to help everyday and we can offer same day appointments. Telepsychiatry or Telemedicine uses video link (via computer or smartphone) to offer appointments from home or outside clinic. It offers the option to see a psychiatrist from home. Please use our website or below link to make an appointment. https://piedmontbs.com/telepsychiatry/
We provide Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse via video for clients across California. Our Board Certified Psychiatrists and Therapists are available to help everyday and we can offer same day appointments. Telepsychiatry or Telemedicine uses video link (via computer or smartphone) to offer appointments from home or outside clinic. It offers the option to see a psychiatrist from home. Please use our website or below link to make an appointment. https://piedmontbs.com/telepsychiatry/
(984) 203-9516 View (984) 203-9516
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Mali Mann MD
Psychiatrist, MD, FIPA
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94024
Waitlist for new clients
Mali Mann, MD is adult, adolescent and child psychiatrist and psychoanalyst in Palo Alto and San Francisco California. After finishing her medical school, she finished her residency and child fellowship at University Rochester and Kanas. She finished adolescent Medicine fellowship at Stanford university Psychiatry Department. She completed her adult and child psychoanalytic training at San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis. She is a faculty member and Training and supervising psychoanalyst, adult and child at SFCP. She is also an adjunct Clinical Professor at Stanford University, School of Medicine. She published "Psychoanalytic Aspect of Assisted reproductive Technology" and collection of her poetry.
Mali Mann, MD is adult, adolescent and child psychiatrist and psychoanalyst in Palo Alto and San Francisco California. After finishing her medical school, she finished her residency and child fellowship at University Rochester and Kanas. She finished adolescent Medicine fellowship at Stanford university Psychiatry Department. She completed her adult and child psychoanalytic training at San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis. She is a faculty member and Training and supervising psychoanalyst, adult and child at SFCP. She is also an adjunct Clinical Professor at Stanford University, School of Medicine. She published "Psychoanalytic Aspect of Assisted reproductive Technology" and collection of her poetry.
(650) 867-7461 View (650) 867-7461
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Psychiatric Evaluations - Dr. Alex Sahba
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Stanford, CA 94305
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, board certified in general psychiatry/forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. As a recognized leader in the fields of psychiatry and qualified medical evaluations (QMEs), I am called upon to provide excellent service in various settings, including medical, legal, and academics. I conduct various types of evaluations, including: Legal/Forensics, Risk Assessment (Violence/Sexual), Drug/Alcohol Evals, Cognitive Evals, Competency Evals, Diagnostic Clarification, Fitness For Duty Evals.,​ Pre-employment Evals., Immigration-related Evals., and Workers’ Comp. (QME/AME).
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, board certified in general psychiatry/forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. As a recognized leader in the fields of psychiatry and qualified medical evaluations (QMEs), I am called upon to provide excellent service in various settings, including medical, legal, and academics. I conduct various types of evaluations, including: Legal/Forensics, Risk Assessment (Violence/Sexual), Drug/Alcohol Evals, Cognitive Evals, Competency Evals, Diagnostic Clarification, Fitness For Duty Evals.,​ Pre-employment Evals., Immigration-related Evals., and Workers’ Comp. (QME/AME).
(510) 901-4644 View (510) 901-4644
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Psychiatric Evaluations - Dr. Alex Sahba
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95101
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, board certified in general psychiatry/forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. As a recognized leader in the fields of psychiatry and qualified medical evaluations (QMEs), I am called upon to provide excellent service in various settings, including medical, legal, and academics. I conduct various types of evaluations, including: Legal/Forensics, Risk Assessment (Violence/Sexual), Drug/Alcohol Evals, Cognitive Evals, Competency Evals, Diagnostic Clarification, Fitness For Duty Evals.,​ Pre-employment Evals., Immigration-related Evals., and Workers’ Comp. (QME/AME).
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, board certified in general psychiatry/forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. As a recognized leader in the fields of psychiatry and qualified medical evaluations (QMEs), I am called upon to provide excellent service in various settings, including medical, legal, and academics. I conduct various types of evaluations, including: Legal/Forensics, Risk Assessment (Violence/Sexual), Drug/Alcohol Evals, Cognitive Evals, Competency Evals, Diagnostic Clarification, Fitness For Duty Evals.,​ Pre-employment Evals., Immigration-related Evals., and Workers’ Comp. (QME/AME).
(209) 901-4206 View (209) 901-4206

Online Psychiatrists

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Living Wills for Dementia / Stanley Terman
Psychiatrist, PhD, MD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94118
Strategic Advance Care Planning (patent pending) anticipates conflicts so terminal and especially dementia patients can attain timely and peaceful transitions.
Stanley Terman's career focuses on empowering people to make informed decisions so they can successfully meet challenges in their lives with more pleasure, less suffering, and improved relationships. He helps couples and families in several ways. These include reducing the suffering of terminally ill patients and their loved ones, especially if they face huge challenges of Advanced Dementia and desire an "Ironclad Strategy" to compel others to honor their end-of-life wishes. In collaboration with clinicians, bioethicists, chaplains, and attorneys, he founded a non-profit organization, wrote three books, and created the patient decision aid, "My Way Cards."
Strategic Advance Care Planning (patent pending) anticipates conflicts so terminal and especially dementia patients can attain timely and peaceful transitions.
Stanley Terman's career focuses on empowering people to make informed decisions so they can successfully meet challenges in their lives with more pleasure, less suffering, and improved relationships. He helps couples and families in several ways. These include reducing the suffering of terminally ill patients and their loved ones, especially if they face huge challenges of Advanced Dementia and desire an "Ironclad Strategy" to compel others to honor their end-of-life wishes. In collaboration with clinicians, bioethicists, chaplains, and attorneys, he founded a non-profit organization, wrote three books, and created the patient decision aid, "My Way Cards."
(415) 941-3483 View (415) 941-3483

Dementia Psychiatrists

Can dementia patients benefit from counseling?

Dementia patients can often benefit significantly from counseling. While neurologists typically treat dementia itself, counselors provide crucial emotional support for patients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia can help clients navigate aging, end-of-life issues, social isolation, sleep challenges, and grief. They can also assist clients in adapting to the disease by addressing caregiving concerns and supporting family members. Counselors will often also collaborate with a patient's neurologist or other medical providers to manage dementia symptoms and medication needs.

How can you tell if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's?

To determine if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's disease, there are several signs and diagnostic methods that medical professionals use. Early signs of dementia often include memory loss, difficulty with problem-solving, and challenges in completing familiar tasks. Diagnosing dementia or Alzheimer's requires a comprehensive approach, as there is no single definitive test, and initial diagnosis can sometimes be difficult as symptoms tend to worsen progressively over time. To make a diagnosis, medical professionals typically use a combination of methods, including standardized questionnaires and cognitive tests to assess memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, psychiatric evaluations to understand mental health status, brain scans to look for physical changes in the brain, as well as other medical tests to rule out other conditions.

What are the first-line treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease?

There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but catching the disease in its early-to-moderate phases can be beneficial in order to initiate first-line treatments to help manage symptoms. Medications such as galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil are examples of cholinesterase inhibitors that are commonly prescribed for Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, working with a therapist or social worker can also often help patients with the disease address common behavioral and lifestyle concerns, such as anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep problems, social support, and housing changes.

When to seek treatment for Alzheimer’s?

It’s best to seek treatment at the first signs of Alzheimer's. 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 medication and plan for the future in terms of housing, social/caregiving support, and finances.