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Dementia / Alzheimers

Dementia is the umbrella term for symptoms affecting the functionality of the brain. The risk of developing Dementia increases with age, however it is dependent on multiple factors including genetics and environmental influence. The most common symptoms are changes in memory, changes in behaviour and thinking patterns and changes in personality.

Alzheimer’s disease

is the most common form of Dementia and is a

non-curable

and

progressive

. There is no one test for diagnosing dementia, but a series of physical, emotional and cognitive tests. Brain imaging tests such as a

CT scan

can be used to determine any other disorders that may be influencing the patient’s symptoms or to diagnose the type of dementia. A patient can be referred to a

neurologist

,

geriatrician

or

psychiatrist

to help diagnose and manage dementia or Alzheimer’s.

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Dr Kurien Koshy

Auckland Region, Waikato Region

Urgent Appointments Available

Southern Cross Health Insurance Affiliated Provider for Consultations

Electronic Referral on Specialists & Referrals Service

General Neurology, Epilepsies, Neuro-immunological Disorders including Multiple Sclerosis, Movement Disorders including Parkinson Disease . . . .

Dr Jane Casey

Auckland Region

Southern Cross Health Insurance Affiliated Provider for Consultations

Electronic Referral on Specialists & Referrals Service

Depression, anxiety & other general mental health problems. Age-related issues; memory, cognition & dementia. . . .

Dr Mark Fisher

Auckland Region

Electronic Referral on Specialists & Referrals Service

Consultant Psychiatrist in NZ and the UK. He has held numerous leadership positions in DHB Mental Health and Addictions Services . . . .

Hinengaro Clinic

Auckland Region

nib Health Partner

Electronic Referral on Specialists & Referrals Service

The Hinengaro Clinic specialises in the assessment and management of memory problems, dementia, complex medical and psychiatric problems in older adults . . . .

Dr Yu-Min Lin

Auckland Region

Southern Cross Health Insurance Affiliated Provider for Consultations

nib Health Partner

Electronic Referral on Specialists & Referrals Service

He has a broad interest in general geriatrics however, has a passion for dementia. He is the lead geriatrician . . . .

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