Can you improve your memory?
Did you miss your doctor’s appointment that you waited months for?
Misplaced your wallet and keys for the 5th time this week?
Are you forgetting conversations you had with your partner?
Did you forget to pay your phone bill?
The time to address these things is NOW – NOT when you have a diagnosis of dementia.
Memory loss may be due to a number of things including mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, sleep problems, pain, traumatic brain injury, and or untreated health conditions. Memory loss can also simply be a result of age-related changes.
We have a whole person approach to treatments, focusing on both the brain and body to help with memory problems. After a comprehensive evaluation, which is completed at the first visit, I tailor an individualized treatment plan for you to help you improve your memory. This may include:
Teaching you practical compensatory techniques intended to work around memory difficulties.
Training your brain to keep organized and using structure to develop daily routines/habits.
Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to regulate emotions, identify negative “thinking traps,” and learn problem solving skills.
Addressing lifestyle changes such as encouraging exercise, and improving nutrition.
As a neuropsychologist, I can personally guide you through recommendations to not only to improve memory overall, but also address risk factors that may delay or even reduce the risk of dementia. I have an understanding of brain behavior relationships as well as the aging brain, and can help you implement these strategies to improve your memory and thinking skills.