Neuropsych assessment

gabby_0789

My mom just had her neuro psych assessment. How helpful was this exam for you? What should I expect to learn about my mom?

Marta

You should expect to learn whether or not your Mom has dementia. Neurocognitive testing is the gold standard for diagnosis.

Quilting brings calm

They should give you a detailed report of how she did on each test, what cognitive issues she has, and if she has dementia. It won’t tell you what kind of dementia.

H1235

They also stressed the need for dpoa a will… She changed things on the healthcare port so that moms was there when I logged into mine( just made thing easier). She also said she should not be driving and should not live alone. Mom took this mush better coming from a doctor than she would have from us. If her doctor doesn’t bring these things up I would strongly recommend you ask. This is your chance to get answers! Disagreements among siblings or lo on what the next step needs to be can be tough to navigate. This is your chance to ask a professional. She also recommended a brain scan and further testing to narrow down the dementia type. We also got a very detailed report of the test results. Hope it goes well.

Anonymousjpl123

Comprehensive neuropsych appointment with a neurologist skilled and very experienced in dementia was the first time in 2 years I felt like I had a clue as to what was going on with my LO. But…it took a while to get that appt. Neurologists who did not specialize in dementia were less helpful. They can tell you scores on key tests which can give a sense of where they are at, and may have insights into the types of memory/cognitive issues. In our case, we had past and current MRIs and other tests in the chart that she referred to.

Emily 123

Hi,

Where she performs well on the testing vs. where she performs poorly, and in combination with her behaviors, may provide a profile that fits a certain type of dementia best. My mom's diagnosis was 'Dementia, likely Alzheimer's'.

Marta

Knowing where her cognitive deficits and strengths lie may give you insight into her symptoms and may help you focus on her strengths, while being aware of her deficits to guide your interventions. Safety should be your priority as far as handling her deficits.