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Dementia

Dementia is a loss of cognitive function associated with a number of neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy Body Dementia, Huntington’s Disease and Traumatic Brain Injury. People with dementia may have problems with short-term memory, keeping track of everyday items such as their keys or wallet, paying bills, grocery shopping or cleaning the house. While it is not a normal part of aging, it mainly affects older people.

There are an estimated 50 million people living with dementia worldwide. There are many causes. Some are reversible and some are progressive. The earlier it is diagnosed, the more it can improve your quality of life. Some conditions can be very progressive. This means you might not notice symptoms right away because they start out slowly and gradually get worse. It may be hard to notice the difference between old age memory loss, and dementia.

Dementia is not a disease. It is a term that describes symptoms associated with declining memory. It is also a term used when a person’s thinking skills are severe enough to reduce the ability to perform everyday activities. Being diagnosed is often a frightening experience.

Warning Signs

Personality changes – a sudden change in personality or mood
Loss of ability to do everyday tasks – such as go grocery shopping or laundry
Withdrawal or depression – noticing sadness or lack of excitement for anything
Concentration – not able to focus on a task or conversation
Disorientation – not knowing where they are or the time
Problems with language – not being able to find the right words or form sentences
Vision changes – difficulties with visual perception

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Ajay Pandey, MD

Name

Ajay Pandey, MD

Medical Specialties

Neurology, Migraines, Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis

Location

7000 SW 62nd Avenue, Suite 300
South Miami, FL 33143

Bertha Fonseca, MD

Name

Bertha Fonseca, MD

Medical Specialties

Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s Disease

Location

747 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Suite 411
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Brad Herskowitz, MD

Name

Brad Herskowitz, MD

Medical Specialties

Alzheimer’s Disease, Headaches/Migraines, Neurology, Concussion, Botox® Injection, Stroke, Memory, Neuro2Go

Location

9090 SW 87th Court, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33176

Brian Costell, MD

Name

Brian Costell, MD

Medical Specialties

Alzheimer’s Disease, Cannabis Medical Treatment, Dementia, Electromyography, Epilepsy, Headaches/Migraines, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurology, Neuromuscular Disorders, Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke

Location

9970 Central Park Boulevard N, Suite 207
Boca Raton, FL 33428

2605 W. Atlantic Avenue, Suite C-102
Delray Beach, FL 33445

Bruce Kohrman, MD

Name

Bruce Kohrman, MD

Medical Specialties

ADHD, Alzheimer’s Disease, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Balance, Botox Injections, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Concussion, Dementia, Dizziness, Electromyography, Epilepsy, Facial Pain, Gait Disorders, Headaches/Migraines, Memory, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Neck and Back Pain, Neurology, Neuromuscular Disorders, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Neuropathy, Neuroradiology, Numbness, Seizures, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Tremors, Vertigo

Location

7000 SW 62nd Avenue, Suite 300
South Miami, FL 33143

Bruce S. Zaret, MD, FAAN

Name

Bruce S. Zaret, MD, FAAN

Medical Specialties

Neurophysiology, Epilepsy, Headaches/Migraines, Dementia, Vertigo

Location

260 SW 84 Avenue, Suite C
Plantation, FL 33324-2709

Carlos Ramirez-Calderon, MD

Name

Carlos Ramirez-Calderon, MD

Medical Specialties

Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia, Seizures, Headaches

Location

9240 Sunset Drive, Suite 238
Miami, FL 33173

Christopher Jimenez, MD

Name

Christopher Jimenez, MD

Medical Specialties

General Neurology, Dementia, Electromyography, Epilepsy, Headaches/Migraines, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurology, Neuromuscular Disorders, Parkinson’s Disease, and Stroke

Location

7000 SW 62nd Avenue, Suite 300
South Miami, FL 33143

9915 NW 41st Street, Suite 200
Doral, Florida 33177