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

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

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

There are a variety of risk factors that can cause an increased risk of developing dementia. Some risk factors cannot be changed and include:

• Age
• Down syndrome
• Alcohol use
• Depression
• Smoking
• Family history
• Diet and exercise
• Cardiovascular disease
• Sleep apnea
• Diabetes