Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive disorders
When is having trouble remembering things and thinking clearly just regular aging, and when is it a sign of something more serious? Our expert neurologists and nurses are here to help you and your loved ones find answers and get the specialized care you need. We can also connect you with neuropsychologists, neuropsychiatrists, social workers and physical, occupational and speech therapists.
We specialize in cognitive disorders such as mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. MCI and dementia are descriptions for a decline in your memory or thinking. These changes can be caused by treatable conditions like a vitamin deficiency, sleep apnea, or depression, or the cause can be neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and one of the many cognitive disorders we help manage.
Refer a patient
We welcome referrals from community providers and other specialists. To schedule your patient, call 804-360-4669 or fax 804-364-6521. Providers can also send referrals electronically through EpicCare Link.
Sending the following information can help us schedule a visit sooner:
- Insurance information
- Current medication list
- Recent brain imaging, blood tests, and/or other test results
- Recent clinical notes from your provider
Diagnosis and testing for cognitive disorders
Cognitive decline — which can include memory loss and trouble thinking, speaking or making decisions — is not always a sign of a progressive cognitive disorder. That is why an accurate diagnosis is a crucial first step to determining what kind of treatment is best.
You should see one of our providers if you are worried about changes to your:
- Memory
- Personality
- Behavior
- Language and speech
- Vision (if these changes cannot be explained by an eye exam)
During your first visit, your provider may order tests to learn more about your symptoms and figure out what is causing them. These tests can include:
- Complete medical history
- Brain scans (CT, MRI, or PET)
- Laboratory tests
- Neurological exam
- Neuropsychological tests
Conditions we treat
Our providers are experts in diagnosing and managing many cognitive disorders, including:
- Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders (ADRD)
- Frontotemporal dementia
- Lewy body dementia
- Limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE)
- Vascular cognitive impairment and dementia
- Posterior cortical atrophy
- Primary progressive aphasia
- Mixed etiology dementias
- Rapidly progressive dementias
- Prion diseases such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Managing Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive disorders
Once you have your diagnosis, our team will help you find the best way to manage your symptoms. We are experts in advanced therapy for patients with early Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. We work with other care team members who may also recommend psychiatric treatment, lifestyle changes and other specialized therapies.
Symptom management
An early diagnosis is the first step to living a healthy, independent life for as long as possible. Your provider may recommend medications, lifestyle changes and physical, speech or occupational therapy to help manage your symptoms.
Anti-amyloid therapies
Our team specializes in anti-amyloid therapies, a type of infusion therapy that may slow down cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease. These therapies are intended for patients in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease and may not be suitable for everyone.
Clinical trials
Your provider may be able to refer you to clinical trials for developing treatment options. Read more about our clinical research from the Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center.
Meet the team
Make an appointment
To schedule your patient, call 804-360-4669 or fax 804-364-6521. Providers can also send referrals electronically through EpicCare Link.
