Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys a person's memory and ability to:
- Learn
- Reason
- Make judgments
- Communicate
- Carry out daily activities
As many as 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease. It usually lasts 7 to 10 years from the time it is medically diagnosed. Some researchers believe the disease might actually progress over a 20-year period.
There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease. To help individuals cope with the disease easier, families of individuals with Alzheimer's disease can choose the following resources:
- Counseling
- Support groups
- Family education
- Long-term care facilities
Virtua provides patients with quality care through board-certified neurologists, state-of-the-art technology and innovative treatment. Virtua offers a range of services to diagnose and treat neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease in the south New Jersey area.
Virtua's neurologists use the following to diagnose patients:
- State-of-the-art diagnostic imaging capabilities including CT, CTA, MRI and SPECT
- Memory testing for loss attributed to Alzheimer's and related dementia
- Extensive cerebrovascular evaluation including carotid ultrasound, MRA, CTA and transcranial doppler
- Electroencephalography (EEG) to diagnose seizures, faints or blackouts and conditions like memory loss, mental decline and confusion
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 1-888-VIRTUA-3 (1-888-847-8823).