Memory Disorder Assessment

Do you remember who the president was in 2005? Do you know the color of the socks that you are wearing?

These may be questions that you are asked when you are screened for a memory disorder. Screening for a memory disorder can be important for you or your loved one, especially if you are beginning to feel the “effects of aging.” Early screening can stand as a form of early intervention. Early intervention can be a vital approach to maintain your health throughout your life.

If you are experiencing early signs of cognitive changes, or memory problems please make contact with us at Thoughtwise, your experts in Tallahassee that specialize in neuropsychological and neurocognitive impairment assessment and interventions. 

What are memory disorders?

Memory disorders include the diagnosis or presence of identified problems associated with:

• Alzheimer’s disease.
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI).
• Dementia.
• Frontotemporal Dementia.
• Disorders that include:
• Frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder.
• Neurocognitive with Lewy Bodies.
• Substance/medication-induced neurocognitive disorder.
• Neurocognitive disorder due to HIV infection, due to Prion disease, or Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, multiple etiologies, or other medical conditions.

These types of disorders are usually associated with older adults and/or the geriatric populations.

Other types of memory disorders and memory difficulties that may affect your children or young people include:

• ADHD.
• Autism spectrum disorder.
• Learning disorders.
• Dissociative identity disorder, among others.

The signs of a memory disorder may include:

• Noticing that your memory is not as strong as it used to be.
• Confusion, disorientation, or disturbances.
• Lapses in memory.
• Trouble concentrating/barriers to thinking.
• Loss of sight in certain areas of vision.
• Minor or severe changes in language, abilities, or communication.
• Progressive decline in skill sets.
• Loss of memory before or after an event.
• Loss of ability to use mnemonic devices or needing constant reminders to do something.
• Loss of ability to remember events connected with sights, sounds, or smells.

Do I have a memory disorder? Does my partner?

Yearly screenings for memory problems and disorders are usually recommended for everyone 65 years of age or above.

At Thoughtwise we are proud to offer testing, services, and interventions if you or a loved one are suffering from any of these signs, symptoms, or difficulties in your life. It is important to see a provider if you have noticed changes in cognition, thinking, or remembering in you or a loved one.

What can be done if I am showing signs of having a memory disorder?

If you are showing signs please contact us at Thoughtwise at our central location in Tallahassee for a consultation done by an expert in this area.

We are building our reputation to be top consultants and providers in the Tallahassee and Florida region for many institutions, court systems, doctors, and governmental organizations. We have experts that can readily screen and conduct comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological evaluations for you or your loved ones.