The Neuroscience Institute team offers a multidisciplinary approach for the evaluation and treatment of progressive memory disorders. Experts in neurology, neuropsychology, radiology and physical medicine work together to provide the latest treatment methodologies tailored for each patient.
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People are affected by a variety of progressive memory disorders. Degenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, progressively destroy nerve cells in the brain, slowly decreasing a person's memory and ability to reason and communicate. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, a term which describes a variety of symptoms caused by loss of brain function.
There is currently no cure for degenerative memory disorders. The goals of treatment are to help alleviate patients' symptoms and slow their progression. Research studies are ongoing to discover new treatments for these illnesses.
The providers in the Neuroscience Institute at Virginia Mason specialize in the following memory disorders:
For more information or to schedule an appointment at the Neuroscience Institute at Virginia Mason, call (206) 341-0420.