Mount Nittany Health specializes in treating many forms of dementia, including:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Lewy body disease
- Early-onset dementia
- Other forms of dementia, including those caused by Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease
Diagnosis
Dementia can be diagnosed by evaluating a patient’s physical and mental signs and symptoms. Cognitive testing is usually performed. Additional testing includes:
- CT scans, MRI scans, PET scans
- Lab tests
- Neuropsychiatric evaluation
Treatment
Mount Nittany Health neurologists provide treatment plans based on the individual patient’s needs. These treatments can improve symptoms and increase quality of life:
- Medications
- Physical and occupational therapy