- Memory and dementia
Memory Concerns & Dementia Care in Richland, WA
Memory changes are worth talking about early, for you and for the people who help care for you.
- Start with a conversation
Memory Changes are Worth a Visit
Some forgetfulness comes with age. Some memory changes have causes that can be treated, and some are early signs of dementia. A visit helps sort out which is which.
Tabitha provides dementia care and counseling. She has cared for older adults for most of her career, and she refers you to a specialist when one is needed.
- Where families start
When Patients and Families Come In About Memory
- You've been forgetting things more often, and it worries you.
- A family member has noticed changes in how you remember or get through the day.
- You help care for a parent who is a patient here and you have questions.
- You've been diagnosed with dementia and need ongoing primary care.
- Medicare and mood
Care That Often Goes Along With Memory Concerns
Medicare Annual Wellness Visit
Medicare’s yearly visit to plan your preventive care.
Depression & Anxiety
Changes in mood can affect memory, and your primary care provider is a good place to start.
- For caregivers
Families are Part of the Conversation
Memory changes affect the people who help, too. With the patient’s okay, a family member who helps with care can come to visits and ask their questions.
When do I need to worry about memory or cognitive changes?
Cognitive slowing is part of normal aging. If you have concerns about your memory or your aging parent’s memory, please schedule an appointment for memory testing in the office.
- Accepting new patients
Talk With Tabitha About Memory Changes
Call the office to set up a visit. Tabitha is accepting new patients, adults 18 and older.