The Memory Center is a center where early diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of forgetfulness, dementia, and cognitive dysfunction are carried out using a multidisciplinary approach. The Memory Center, operating under the Medipol Health Group, enables the early detection and treatment of conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and mild cognitive impairment.
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What Illnesses Are Treated At The Memory Center?
The conditions treated at the Memory Center are neurological disorders that affect brain function and can particularly lead to impairments in memory, attention, thinking, speech, planning, and daily living skills.
This center treats not only forgetfulness, but also progressive brain diseases, regional brain injuries, and cognitive problems arising from various neurological conditions. These diseases include:
Dementias And Neurodegenerative Diseases
Dementia and neurodegenerative diseases are a group of illnesses that lead to progressive loss of cognitive function. Over time, these diseases can cause significant impairment in memory, thinking, decision-making, and daily living skills.
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is one of the most common types of dementia. It manifests as progressive memory loss, learning difficulties, and trouble with daily living activities.
Frontotemporal Dementia
Frontotemporal dementia is characterized particularly by personality changes, behavioral disorders, and language problems. It can often appear at an earlier age.
Lewy Body Dementia
Lewy body dementia is a type of dementia characterized by cognitive fluctuations, attention problems, and behavioral changes.
Aphasia, Amnesia, Agnosia And Apraxia
These disorders cause losses in speech (aphasia), memory (amnesia), recognition (agnosia), and planned movement (apraxia) skills. They usually occur after brain damage.
Cognitive Impairments After Cerebral Palsy (Stroke)
Patients who have had a stroke may develop cognitive problems such as memory loss, difficulty concentrating, speech difficulties, and mental slowing.
Disorders Related To Hypoxic Encephalopathy
This condition, caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain, can lead to permanent impairments in memory and cognitive function.
Disorders Related To Traumatic Brain Injury
Changes in memory, attention, and behavior that occur following head trauma are evaluated within this scope.
Cognitive Problems Related To Cerebrovascular Diseases
Cerebrovascular diseases can affect not only physical but also cognitive functions, leading to a decline in mental performance over time.
Cognitive And Behavioral Disorders Related To Epilepsy
Epilepsy can cause impairments in areas such as attention, memory, and behavior in some individuals.
Cognitive Impairments Caused By Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis can cause cognitive decline, attention problems, and memory difficulties in patients.
Chronic States Of Impaired Consciousness
Post-coma disturbances and prolonged changes in consciousness are also among the conditions evaluated at the Memory Center.
What Treatment Methods Are Used At The Memory Center?
Treatment methods at the Memory Center are planned according to the cause of the patient's problems and their individual needs.
The most important feature of the Memory Center's approach to treatment is the adoption of an individualized, multi-treatment model instead of a standard, uniform plan. After the diagnostic phase is completed, patient-specific treatment approaches are planned, and a combination of various methods is brought together according to the patient's needs. Thus, the treatment process is tailored specifically to the type and severity of the disease, accompanying problems, and the patient's daily life needs.
Drug Treatment
The appropriate medication treatment will be determined by the doctor according to the type of illness. This treatment can help control symptoms and slow the progression of the disease.
Cognitive Rehabilitation Program
Another important method applied at the Memory Center is a cognitive rehabilitation program based on neuropsychometric assessment. Following the examination, the patient's brain functions are evaluated in detail through verbal and written tests. Based on the results obtained, a personalized rehabilitation program is prepared.
Neuromodulation Applications
Neuromodulation is a treatment process planned by a specialist neurologist based on various assessment methods. It consists of specific treatment methods aimed at supporting brain functions. Neuromodulation applications are tailored to the patient's neurological condition and are considered an important part of an individualized treatment approach.
Diet And Nutritional Support
A nutritional plan is created taking into account the patient's overall health condition. Supplementary medications may also be recommended if necessary.
Physical Therapy And Supportive Care Consultations
In some patients, the treatment process may include physical therapy, psychiatric support, geriatric assessment, or consultations from other necessary specialties. This allows for a comprehensive approach that addresses not only cognitive symptoms but also the patient's overall functional status, psychological needs, and age-related additional requirements.
Which Disciplines Does The Memory Center Collaborate With?
The Memory Center has a multidisciplinary structure. The collaboration of different branches ensures more accurate and personalized treatment planning. The branches that the Memory Center works with are as follows:
Neurology
Neurology is a core department of the Memory Center. The diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment planning of memory loss, dementia, and other cognitive disorders are carried out by a neurologist.
Cognitive Rehabilitation
Cognitive rehabilitation encompasses practices aimed at improving memory, attention, and thinking skills.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy helps patients perform daily living activities more independently. In particular, it focuses on preserving and improving daily skills.
Nutrition And Dietetics
Nutritional and dietetic support is planned to support the patient's overall health. An appropriate nutritional plan can contribute to the treatment process.
Physiotherapy
Physical therapy includes practices aimed at supporting mobility, balance, and muscle strength. It plays a particularly important role in physical limitations associated with neurological diseases.
Speech And Language Therapy
Speech and language therapy encompasses practices aimed at improving problems in speaking, understanding, and communication skills.
Geriatrics
Geriatrics assesses the overall health status of patients in the elderly age group. It is important in the management of age-related multiple diseases.
Psychiatry
Psychiatric support allows for the assessment of behavioral and emotional problems that accompany cognitive disorders. This adds mental health support to the treatment process.
Home Memory Center
The Home Memory Center enables individuals with chronic illnesses or those who have difficulty accessing hospitals to benefit from memory and cognitive assessment and treatment services in their own homes.
The Home Memory Center service includes remote examinations, neuropsychometric assessments, and cognitive rehabilitation applications, all provided through a home care system. Additionally, blood tests, EEG recordings, and home neuromodulation applications can be performed when necessary.
Examination
A specialist physician remotely assesses the patient's general condition, memory, and cognitive functions. During this process, a personalized follow-up plan is created for the patient.
Neuropsychometric Test
Tests are administered to measure memory, attention, perception, and thinking skills. These tests play an important role in determining the patient's cognitive level.
Nutrition Record
The patient's dietary habits are assessed, and an appropriate nutritional plan is created if necessary.
Brain Stimulation
In suitable patients, neuromodulation (brain stimulation) treatments can be planned under expert supervision. This method can contribute to supporting brain functions.