Comprehensive Medical Consult on Dementia

Approximately one million people in Germany suffer from dementia. The incidence increases  considerably with age: 1.2% of the 65-69-year-old suffer from dementia, whereas the percentage rises to about 35% for people over 90. The causes of dementia are varied, some forms of dementia   regress with correct treatment, while others progress gradually, but can be positively influenced by treatment. Approximately 60% of all dementias are caused by Alzheimer’s disease, another 20% are due to vascular disease.

The changes are often gradual. The affected persons experience a gradual loss of cognitive abilities: memory loss, difficulty finding common words and names, disorientation in new surroundings, difficulty performing complex tasks, finally the patient will need help from outside in everyday life.

Many older people are afraid of dementia, of the loss of self-determination. Affected persons and their relatives have questions about treatment options and how to cope in daily life. They are also worried about their future and family.

We take time for your questions:

• Which changes are normal?
• How is dementia diagnosed?
• What can I do on my own?
• Can I keep my independence?
• What physical examinations are useful?
• What are my treatment options?
• Does medication help me?
• What changes can we expect?
• What other help is available?
• What can I do as a member of the family?
• Can people with dementia live on their own?
• What do I need in a home environment?
• Is there help when the personality changes?
• What is important in everyday life?
• Which supports are there for me?

We devote our time to your questions. Well-versed physicians advise you with best care and high expertise. We customize the counseling to your specific individual needs and wishes. Your questions about your disease and the appropriate treatment will be answered comprehensively. Our emphasis is on your well-being: Our commitment is the quality of your everyday life coming along with best treatment of your disease. We supply you with the newest information. We take responsibility for the organzation of your therapy and arrange the necessary appointments. We will act as your medical advisor and attend to you as long as qou feel the need.

For a preliminary talk just call us. You can specify your questions and communicate your individual needs. A date agreement is always manageable at short notice. During working-days, you can call us from 9 a.m. through 6 p.m. At 0049-6221-7263888. The preliminary talk is free of charge. Or, send us your request by email health@patientconsult.de . We will answer each request.

Medical Consulting Center PatientCONSULT Ltd., Sofienstraße 13, 69115 Heidelberg, GERMANY,

phone +49 6221 72 63 888, fax +49 6221 72 63 889, e-mail: health@patientconsult.de .