Compassionate, Expert Memory Care
From misplaced keys to a missed appointment, everyone forgets things once in a while. But if your memory lapses are becoming more frequent or you struggle to recall information you’ve always known, it’s worth talking with an expert about your symptoms.
Memory conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease affect both memory and physical abilities and can impact your whole life. At UChicago Medicine AdventHealth, our leading neurology team works directly with you and your family to create a personalized plan for memory care that considers your whole health — body, mind and spirit. We’ll work to ease your dementia and Alzheimer's symptoms while nurturing your overall well-being. We’re here for you and your loved ones, too.
We’re here to help you find the right neurologist or a location that’s convenient for you.
Dementia Care in Chicago’s Western Suburbs
- The Difference Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
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The words dementia and Alzheimer’s are often used interchangeably, but they’re not the same. Dementia is a general term for symptoms of memory loss, and Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia.
The different types of dementia we can help treat include:
- Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. It worsens progressively over time, takes years to develop and eventually requires full-time care.
- Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is related to abnormalities in the tau protein and can lead to changes in personality and behavior.
- Huntington’s disease is a genetic disorder that causes the brain and spinal cord to degenerate. Symptoms include jerky movements and personality changes.
- Lewy body dementia (LBD) is another common type of dementia caused by protein deposits in nerve cells that affect thinking, memory and motor control.
- Vascular dementia occurs after a heart attack or stroke and leads to incontinence and depression.
Whatever the diagnosis, we’re here to provide clarity and guidance for you and your loved ones, explaining what’s to come with transparency and compassion.
- Compassionate Dementia Care
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Memory loss can impact every area of your life and the lives of your loved ones. That’s why we take a comprehensive, whole-person — body, mind and spirit — approach to memory care.
The first step in your treatment plan may be medications to help slow memory loss and ease symptoms. We may connect you with therapists and counselors who can help improve your cognitive function and work to treat the root of the problem if an underlying condition causes your dementia. We’ll also help make life easier at home, providing home care services to help manage daily life and encourage rehabilitative, satisfying activities.
For many people, there is no way to prevent a dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis. However, there are lifestyle changes that have been shown to help prevent symptoms and slow disease progression. Healthy nutrition, mental activity, well-managed blood pressure and cholesterol levels and regular exercise have all been shown to help delay or prevent dementia.
Like you, we hope for a day when there’s a cure for dementia and Alzheimer’s. At UChicago Medicine AdventHealth, we invest in research and frequently uncover groundbreaking research and new therapies. Whether you or your loved one explores clinical trials or sticks to more traditional treatment methods, we’ll support and guide you with a nurturing touch at every step.
Dementia Care You Can Count On
When it comes to treatment and care for dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, you’ve got this because you’ve got us. Get the expert care and support you need and reclaim your life.
A Connected Network of Care
Your body and brain are a connected system, and so are we. With a multidisciplinary approach to care, we reach across specialties to give you the support you need for your unique diagnosis. You can count on us to listen to you, respect your time, compare notes and make treatment decisions that meet your personal needs and goals. No matter what the future holds, we’re here for you at every step.