Neuropsychological Services provides comprehensive consultation, evaluation and intervention services via a holistic view of the individual. For the Geriatric patient Neuropsychological Services can provide information of the strengths and weaknesses in a person's cognitive abilities and emotional state. Assessment can determine degrees of dementia and identify potential red flags.

Long-term Care Facilities: 
The Mental Health Challenge


Limbic System: Drives / Instincts and Learning



Impairment of memory/learning


Mood/emotion dysregulation (ie., mood swings, exaggerated
emotional responses, blunted emotions, low initiation, etc.)

Limbic System Dysfunction:  Etiological Considerations

  • Alzheimer’s Disease

  • Wernicke-Korsakoff’s Syndrome

  • Alcohol amnesia syndrome



 

Memory Disorder
Performance
Level
* Note: Average = 100 with standard deviation = 15