The awareness of dementia is rapidly growing due to a large number of well-known individuals who publicly spoke about their experience with the condition. Ronald Reagen suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, Robin Williams fought with Lewy body dementia and Bruce Willis has been public about his battle with Frontotemporal dementia. Reagan wrote a letter to the American people regarding the toll his illness took on his family. Williams’ wife spoke about the severe memory, movement, personality, reasoning, sleep and mood changes that he experienced after his diagnosis. Willis’ family released a statement about how his disease affected his communication and forced him to retire from the career he loved.

Dementia encompasses a wide range of conditions that impair one’s ability to remember, think or carry out everyday activities. Early signs can include difficulty remembering a word, misplacing common items such as keys or wallets or remembering important events or appointments. The realities of dementia can be overwhelming for people suffering from these conditions, and even more so for their families. Unfortunately, silence perpetuates the stigma associated with this wide range of illnesses. At The Memory Center, our focus is on early detection and early intervention to prevent progression of these symptoms.

We understand how difficult these circumstances can be, so we strive to act in the earliest stages to work with you and your loved ones to get you the care you need. Our team of empathetic, highly-trained staff work with you and your family to get you personalized, comprehensive treatment. If you or a loved one is experiencing forgetfulness, word-finding difficulty, or any behavior that seems at all concerning, please visit us for an all-encompassing evaluation. We are experts in the early detection, diagnosis and treatment of all forms of dementia. The world has become more conscious of dementia, so visit us to get the best care available today. Call 201-947-4777 for more information.