Private Dementia Treatment London
Bespoke, end-to-end support from our private dementia specialists
At Dementech Neurosciences, our highly experienced team of dementia specialists can test, diagnose, and offer tailored treatment plans to patients with a wide range of dementia-related conditions.
What is Dementia?
Dementia is not a single disease but a term used to describe various conditions affecting brain function. As experts in dementia treatment in London, we know how these conditions affect people.
Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia can cause memory loss. They also lead to trouble thinking and difficulty with daily tasks. Each type has its own causes and progression, but all share the common symptom of cognitive decline.
Early diagnosis from a specialist is essential for effectively managing dementia symptoms. Treatment options for dementia disease include medications, lifestyle changes, and support services to improve quality of life.
Types of Dementia
- Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. Researchers believe that an unusual build up of proteins around brain cells causes it.
- Vascular dementia is often connected to strokes. It happens when blood supply to the brain decreases. This lack of blood can slowly damage and destroy brain cells.
- Lewy body dementia happens when Lewy bodies form in brain cells. These are small clusters of protein. They disrupt how brain cells work and communicate.
- Frontotemporal dementia often affects younger people. This condition causes abnormal protein build up in the brain’s frontal and temporal lobes.
- Parkinson’s disease dementia leads to a gradual decline in thinking skills. This affects your focus and memory.
Most diseases that lead to dementia are linked to a build-up of proteins in the brain. Over time, this build-up can affect nerve cells. As these cells die, some areas of the brain may shrink.
That’s why our specialist team at Dementech Neurosciences is well-trained to provide everything you need, from expert diagnostics, the latest dementia treatments, and personalised support to patients.
Symptoms of Dementia
Identifying dementia symptoms is crucial to ensure early detection. However, there are many subtypes of dementia, each with different symptoms. This makes it hard to diagnose which type someone has.
Broadly, initial indicators that an individual might have dementia include:
- Loss of memory
- Enhanced struggle with tasks requiring planning
- Disorientation in new surroundings
- Difficulty in finding appropriate words
- Problems with communication and language
- Diminished capacity to concentrate and stay attentive
- Trouble with numbers and managing finances
- Alterations in personality and mood
Dementia Diagnosis and Treatment
Working with clinical specialists is important in the diagnostic process as they can use different dementia tests and techniques to assess your condition.
Having determined your condition based on the type and severity of dementia symptoms you are experiencing, you can begin treatment. There are a variety of ways dementia disease is treated, including:
- Using drugs and medication to control your dementia symptoms
- Making lifestyle changes to improve your quality of life
- Utilising support services to help you cope with your diagnosis
Diagnostic Tests for Dementia
During your first visit to our London clinic, your consultant will gather some information about your circumstances. They will review your personal and medical history and ask you questions about your education and job. This helps identify any risk factors or underlying conditions you may have.
Further testing will then be arranged, which could include:
- Cognitive function evaluations: This assessment helps us look at different parts of your mental skills and health. We will check your memory, focus, and communication abilities.
- Blood tests: Physicians will employ blood tests to inspect the performance of your liver, kidneys, and thyroid. These tests will help identify your haemoglobin A1c, vitamin B12, and folate levels. This will rule out other possible reasons for the symptoms you are experiencing.
- Urine tests: A doctor may suggest a urine test to check your overall health. It can help rule out urinary tract infections or other possible issues.
- Diagnostic imaging: In our private memory clinic, we use diagnostic imaging like MRI, CT, and PET scans to gather detailed information about your brain’s structure. These scans help identify any irregularities, blood vessel damage, or reductions in certain areas.
Our dementia tests aim to help find the cause of your condition but can also help diagnose other conditions like strokes and brain tumours.
Once you complete the assessment, your consultant will review the results with you. They will explain what each test indicates and how it relates to your symptoms. If you notice any problems, you might need to do more tests. This will help you understand your condition better.
Personalised Dementia Disease Treatment Plans
Based on the findings of your assessment, you will be recommended a dementia disease treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. This may involve:
- Taking medicine to control your symptoms
- Making lifestyle changes to improve your health
- Seeing specialists for better care
- Joining support groups to share experiences and coping strategies
At Dementech Neurosciences, we encourage maintaining open communication with friends, family, and our expert support team. It is important that you ask questions or express any concerns you have and that you have regular appointments to monitor your progress. Understanding your condition and staying proactive about your health can reduce anxiety.
With early diagnosis, intervention, and top-quality support, you can manage your condition more effectively.
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Why Choose Dementech Neurosciences For Private Dementia Treatment?
Using the data and insights we obtain through our diagnostic techniques, our team can develop a personalised dementia treatment plan tailored to your condition, symptoms, and personal circumstances.
We do this by adopting a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach:
- Cognitive symptom management: our in-house speech and language therapist, occupational therapist, dietitian, psychologist and psychiatrist will all work with you to help you effectively manage any symptoms affecting your cognitive function.
- Caregiver support: our team can pass on our in-depth knowledge to offer caregivers expert-led guidance and support with managing your condition and associated symptoms.
- Targeted dementia treatments: we can provide various treatments to help manage your key symptoms. This may involve treatments to enhance brain function and support memory retention.
- Personalised lifestyle recommendations: working around your personal needs, our team can provide occupational therapy and recommend certain lifestyle adjustments to help support your mental health and create a more streamlined routine. We can also support your caregiver in modifying your home environment to make it safer, easier, and more comfortable for you to live in.
- Ongoing care and treatment: we can offer access to clinical trials testing new treatments before they become available to the public. We also provide ongoing risk assessments, prevention strategies, and tools to keep on top of your condition and delay its progression.
Our team at Dementech Neurosciences is committed to providing unparalleled levels of care. By implementing a tailored approach to your dementia treatment, we can offer the support, educational tools and medical interventions you need to combat your symptoms.
Hear what our patients have to say
At Dementech Neurosciences, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional patient care. Here are just some of our patient testimonials.
P Allen
“My family and I experienced one of the hardest times of our lives having to deal with my wife’s deteriorating condition. I would like to personally thank the lovely young lady Zobiaa from Dementech, for showering us with compassion, empathy and genuine care and concern. Her professionalism, high-level customer service and communication, eye for detail, and willingness to go the extra mile to accommodate our needs and make not only my wife, but our whole family, feel as comfortable and supported as possible, is something we will always be grateful for. Thank you so much for your friendly and polite presence Zobiaa and taking the time and effort to build a relationship with us. You really made our visits to the clinic a positive, 5 star experience.”
Anonymous
“Dementech Neurosciences is a relatively new clinic specialising in the scientific assessment and treatment of Parkinson’s Disease. It represents a significant development in the treatment of Parkinson’s and has done a great job of establishing itself and its reputation in a short period of time. The premises are extremely well situated in central London, the consultant neurologists are all at the top of their field in their specialisation of the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease, and the clinical and administrative staff are of a similar standard. The atmosphere of the clinic is positive and the results, in the short period of time I have been able to assess, have been similarly positive.”
N Mohammed
“Have had nothing but kindness and professionalism from Dementech and all their staff. From their initial guidance by Shakeela, through to staff conducting the MRI tests and Dr. Lucio D’Anna for his expertise clarity of explanation, compassion and consideration. Special mention to Zobia, who saved the day with her quick thinking that helped my mother-in-law to obtain extended care. Overall a perfect experience. Cannot recommend them enough.”
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Meet our team: world-class private dementia specialists
Home to some of the world’s leading specialists across a variety of dementia conditions, our London-based team are at the forefront of delivering pioneering diagnosis and treatment options to patients. Our support can help improve your outcomes and overall quality of life.
Prof. K. Ray Chaudhuri – Parkinson’s Specialist in London
Medical & Scientific Advisory Board
Neurologist
Parkinson's Disease
Dr Lucio D’Anna – Consultant Neurologist in London
Lead Specialist
Memory Clinic
Neurologist
Private Neurology
Stroke Treatment
Dr Nikolay Dimitrov – Consultant Neurologist in London
Movement Disorders
Neurologist
Parkinson's Disease
Private Neurology
Dr Kish Mankad MRCP FRCR – Paediatric Neuroradiology Specialist
Neuro Radiologist
Dr Tahira Choudry – Consultant Neurologist
Epilepsy
Movement Disorders
Neurologist
Parkinson's Disease
Private Neurology
Aleksandra Podlewska – Neuropsychologist
Neuropsychologist
Dr. Maria Papachatzaki – Consultant Neurologist, MS Specialist
Epilepsy
Multiple Sclerosis
Neurologist
Private Neurology
Dr. Stylianos Arseniou – Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist
Neuropsychologist
Dr Catherine Anosike – Consultant Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Psychiatrist
Dr Hossein Rostamipour – Consultant Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist
Schedule a private dementia assessment in London
If you notice your cognitive function starting to decline or symptoms of dementia starting to appear in someone you know, having a dementia assessment could help.
Visit our private London neurology clinic in Wimpole Street:
Lister House
11 Wimpole street
W1G 9ST London
United Kingdom
Dementia FAQs
The effectiveness of dementia treatment will differ between individuals. It can depend on a variety of factors, including the type of dementia the individual has and the stage their dementia is currently at.
Common treatments for dementia include different medications, therapies, lifestyle changes, and utilising support services.
Find out more about the best treatments for early dementia.
Symptoms of dementia can be hard to notice in the early stages of the disease. Although it varies from person to person, common symptoms you might notice in the first stages of dementia include:
- Being unable to recall recent events
- Frequently losing items
- Having trouble making plans
- Finding it difficult to problem-solve and think things through
- Becoming easily confused
- Struggling to follow conversations or find the right words to say
- Getting lost and having issues orienting themselves
- Sudden changes in mood
If you notice any of these symptoms in yourself or a loved one, scheduling a dementia assessment can help identify the root cause of these issues.
Yes, it is possible for people with early-stage dementia to continue living fulfilling lives with the right support. Early intervention is vital in enabling people with dementia to continue living life like they normally would by adopting coping strategies that work for them.
However, as the condition progresses into the late stages, the individual will likely need further care and support to help them with everyday tasks like dressing, eating, and washing.
The best drug for treating dementia depends on the individual and the type of dementia they have.
In the UK, there are four approved drugs to help reduce dementia symptoms:
- Donepezil
- Rivastigmine
- Galantamine
- Memantine
These drugs are used to treat Alzhiemer’s disease, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson’s disease dementia, and mixed dementia with any of these types. Unfortunately, there are currently no drugs effective for treating vascular dementia or frontotemporal dementia.
If you would like to test for dementia, it is best for you to consult with a dementia specialist. They will be able to use their experience and expert knowledge to assess your condition based on the type and severity of your symptoms.
During a dementia assessment, your consultant will gather some background information about your medical history, educational background, and employment and will complete a range of tests to determine the causes of your symptoms.
After your assessment, you will be recommended further treatment based on the results.