Assessments of Memory

Memory Care of Arizona’s Services, Part 2:  Clinical Neurological Assessments


Of primary importance is the fact that the brain’s neurological conditions must be identified, and to do this, Memory Care of Arizona uses an EEG Brain Map, with a Neurologist’s report, to determine where the brain is malfunctioning with large slow brainwaves that cause memory problems.

In addition, a number of other intake and evaluation assessments are performed that give additional information relating to the many conditions that cause memory loss.  Here is a list of the following specialized reports that are unique to each patient as relating to memory loss:

An MD’s Medical Intake and Analysis

An EEG Brain Map with Neurologist’s Report

Laboratory Blood Workup and Analysis

Cardiovascular Pulse Wave Acquisitions

Psychological Assessments

A Computerized Battery of Cognitive Measurements of Memory

Visual Spatial and Audio Visual Assessments

The following is a detailed description of each of the above evaluation processes taken during the initial intake and assessment time frame.

An MD’s Medical Intake and Analysis

The first step is that of having a Medical Doctor (MD) do an initial intake and evaluation.  Part of this initial intake process is that the doctor requests additional specialized assessments, such as the EEG Brain Map, that may determine neurologically where the loss of memory problems are occurring within the brain.

An EEG Brain Map is ordered to Assess the Neurological Conditions Causing the Loss of Memory

The EEG Brain Map analyzes the brain state of the patient and obtains a picture of how well the brain is functioning, or where the brain is malfuncting.  The EEG brain waves are recorded and sent to a Board Certified Neurologist and EEG Specialist in Dallas Texas for his review of the EEG and his evaluations.   After his review, he sets up the Neurofeedback treatment protocols, which are then used by the Memory Care of Arizona staff for the treatment sessions to improve the conditions of the brain, and improve memory.

Laboratory Blood Workups

A large number of laboratory blood workups are done and then analyzed for any medical problems that might be occurring, such as thyroid conditions that might be the cause of the memory problem.   In addition, the doctors are looking for any particular nutritional deficiencies, hormone problems, or other conditions that might adversely affect the ability of the brain to be able to remember and cognitively perform well.

Cardiovascular Pulse Wave Acquisitions

This is a measurement of the central blood pressure pulse and pulse wave velocity, to determine the state of the blood flow through the arteries to the brain.  This is a very important measurement in order to know the conditions of the blood’s ability to adequately flow up to, and within, the brain.  If the blood is not able to reach the brain in sufficient amounts to give oxygen and other nutrients to the brain, the brain has a problem, including that of causing a loss of memory to occur.

Psychological Evaluations & Assessments

These address the concerns of memory through psychological testing.   These assessments are also used for pre/post testing assessments, to show the stages of improvement during the memory rehabilitation programs.

A Computerized Battery of Cognitive Measurements to Determine the state of Memory Loss

Each one of these assessments measure and evaluate important cognitive skills, and at the same time, they create a systematic cognitive training program for doing cognitive rehabilitation therapies.

Spatial Visual  and Audio Visual Processing Assessments

The measurements from these assessments show the audio visual areas that can interfere with mental processing and a loss of cognitive memory function.

A Summary

The above assessments provide a clear indication of where the brain’s memory areas can be improved upon with the neurofeedback brain training and the specialized Memory Care of Arizona’s therapeutic services, that are required to improve the brain’s mental abilities.

In putting together all of these important sources of assessments and evaluations, Memory Care of Arizona is able to obtain a well documented composite picture of information relating to the brain and the problems of memory loss.  Additionally, from these informational sources, Memory Care of Arizona is able to create a solid therapeutic plan to improve the brain’s neurological abilities to function naturally as it is designed to do.


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