Dementia / Alzheimers
Alzheimer’s disease
is the most common form of Dementia and is anon-curable
andprogressive
. There is no one test for diagnosing dementia, but a series of physical, emotional and cognitive tests. Brain imaging tests such as aCT 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 aneurologist
,geriatrician
orpsychiatrist
to help diagnose and manage dementia or Alzheimer’s.Browse by city:
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Auckland Region, Waikato Region
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Southern Cross Health Insurance Affiliated Provider for Consultations
General Neurology, Epilepsies, Neuro-immunological Disorders including Multiple Sclerosis, Movement Disorders including Parkinson Disease . . . .
Auckland Region
Southern Cross Health Insurance Affiliated Provider for Consultations
Depression, anxiety & other general mental health problems. Age-related issues; memory, cognition & dementia. . . .
Auckland Region
Consultant Psychiatrist in NZ and the UK. He has held numerous leadership positions in DHB Mental Health and Addictions Services . . . .
Auckland Region
nib Health Partner
The Hinengaro Clinic specialises in the assessment and management of memory problems, dementia, complex medical and psychiatric problems in older adults . . . .
Auckland Region
Southern Cross Health Insurance Affiliated Provider for Consultations
nib Health Partner
He has a broad interest in general geriatrics however, has a passion for dementia. He is the lead geriatrician . . . .