Dementia Treatment

Over 55 million people live with dementia worldwide, with nearly 10 million new cases annually.  At I40First in Amarillo, Texas, primary care physician Julito Uy, MD, George Peterson, DNP, FNP-C, AAHIVS, and their superior team offer outstanding patient-centered support for individuals with cognitive decline. Call the office to schedule an evaluation or use the online booking tool today.

What is Dementia?

Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental abilities including memory, reasoning, and language, that is severe enough to interfere with daily life. 

Dementia Warning Signs

Warning signs include:

• Persistent or worsening memory loss (especially short-term)
• Confusion with time or place
• Difficulty performing familiar tasks
• Language challenges
• Personality changes
• Poor judgment
• Social withdrawal
• Trouble planning or organizing

If these symptoms interfere with daily life, it is best to consult a doctor.

Dementia Screening

Dementia screening involves brief, validated tests to detect cognitive impairment early to identify memory, language, or thinking problems. Some common and quick tools we use include the Mini-Cog (3-minute, recall/clock test), GPCOG, MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment), and the SAGE (Self-Administered Gerocognitive Exam). These are not diagnostic but indicate the need for further evaluation

Memory Care Referral

Memory care is a specialized form of long-term residential care designed for individuals with Alzheimer's or other dementias. They are often 24-hour supervision facilities that are secured environments meant to prevent wandering and have cognitive-stimulating activities. If your primary care physician believes it is essential for the patient's safety and daily function, and the patient or patient's caretaker is agreeable, we will start the referral process for local memory care facilities.