Dementia
Dementia is a term that groups together various disorders in which memory, thinking, and other mental abilities progressively deteriorate, to the point of affecting daily life.
Common signs: significant memory lapses, disorientation, difficulty communicating or completing everyday tasks, and changes in behavior or mood.
Associated factors: there are different possible origins, and older age is one of the elements most frequently associated with it.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist, the geriatrician, and the psychiatrist are usually involved in its evaluation, with support from neuropsychology. If you observe persistent changes in a loved one's memory or behavior, it is advisable to seek the opinion of a professional who can study the case.
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Doctors specialized in dementia
Dr. Iraís Díaz Báez
Dr. Shelly Márquez
Dra. Blanca Margarita Moreno Ramírez
Dra. Brenda Magdalena Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. Irving Granados Velázquez
Dr. Erick Bautista
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Lesbros Pablo Huelsz
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dra. Gabriela Osio Morales
Dra. Alejandrina Inés Nogales Imaca
Dra. Alejandrina Inés Nogales Imaca
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Oscar Sánchez Escandón
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Carlos Takumi Namba Bando
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Frequently asked questions
What is dementia?
Dementia is a term that groups together various disorders in which memory, thinking, and other mental abilities progressively deteriorate, to the point of affecting daily life.
Which doctor treats dementia?
Dementia is usually treated by specialists in endoscopist, nurse, geriatrician, general practitioner, internist, neurophysiologist, neurologist, ophthalmologist, psychoanalyst, psychologist, psychiatrist, child psychiatrist, chiropractor, radiologist, neuropsychologist, pediatric neurologist, geriatrician and functional medicine specialist, neurologist.