Review cognitive symptoms, medical history, medications, and overall health to better understand potential causes.
Dementia Treatment in Huntington, NY
Compassionate Dementia Care
Helping individuals living with dementia maintain the highest possible quality of life.
Support Through Every Stage
Dementia is not a single disease but a group of conditions that affect memory, thinking, communication, and the ability to perform everyday activities. Changes in memory and daily functioning can be overwhelming for both patients and their loved ones. While dementia cannot always be reversed, early evaluation and personalized care can help manage symptoms, address contributing medical conditions, and support patients and their families throughout every stage of care.
Common Signs of Dementia
Symptoms often develop gradually and may worsen over time without support.
Memory Changes
Frequently forgetting recent events, conversations, or important information.
Communication
Difficulty finding words or following conversations.
Judgment Changes
Problems with decision-making, planning, or solving everyday problems.
Daily Activities
Challenges completing familiar tasks or maintaining independence.
Recommend appropriate laboratory testing, imaging, or specialist referrals when additional evaluation is needed.
Manage treatable contributing factors while developing strategies to support cognitive function and daily living.
Provide education and practical recommendations to help family members navigate daily challenges and long-term care planning.
Regular follow-up appointments allow us to monitor changes, adjust treatment recommendations, and provide continued support.
Dementia by the Numbers
52 %
Lifetime risk for those over 55 developing Dementia
57 million
People affected by dementia globally
Up to 80 %
Of Dementia cases are Alzheimers
Our Approach
Supporting Patients and Families
A dementia diagnosis impacts entire families. We take a compassionate, patient-centered approach to dementia treatment in Huntington, NY, that combines thorough evaluations, individualized treatment recommendations, and ongoing support to help patients maintain daily function while giving caregivers the guidance they need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dementia is a general term for a decline in memory and cognitive abilities that interferes with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, but there are several other types, including vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia. Identifying the underlying cause helps guide treatment and care planning.
No. Although some mild changes in memory can occur with age, dementia is not considered a normal part of the aging process. Persistent confusion, significant memory loss, difficulty completing familiar tasks, or changes in reasoning and judgment should always be evaluated by a healthcare provider.
Creating consistent daily routines, using simple communication, maintaining a safe home environment, and encouraging social interaction can help support someone living with dementia. Caregivers also benefit from education, community resources, and regular communication with their healthcare team to better understand changes in symptoms and plan for future care.
It’s important to schedule an evaluation when memory loss or changes in thinking begin affecting everyday life, work, financial management, driving, or personal safety. Early evaluation may identify treatable medical conditions, provide a clearer diagnosis, and allow patients and families more time to make informed decisions about dementia treatment. In Huntington, NY, NSHS works closely with our patients to support them at every part of their journey.
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