Neurocognitive Disorders

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Exercise daily for at least 30 mins.
Have a healthy, strict sleep schedule
Eat a healthy and balanced diet
Make time for socializing with friends and family
Take time to do activities you enjoy
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Find time for self-reflection and meditation or spiritual practice
Commit some strong coping tools to memory for use in emotional moments
Take time in your life to recharge and reset

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About Neurocognitive Disorders

Major and mild neurocognitive disorders were once known simply as dementia. New diagnostic criteria now recognizes mild neurocognitive disorders and major neurocognitive disorders.

Neurocognitive disorders can co-occur with diseases like Alzheimer’s, degeneration of the brain’s frontotemporal lobe, Lewy body disease, vascular disease, traumatic brain injury, HIV Infection, prion diseases, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, other medical conditions, or medication-induced conditions.

Neurocognitive Disorder Symptoms

Neurocognitive disorders can be both mild and major.

Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Symptoms:

Evidence of modest cognitive decline from a previous level of performance in one or more of the following cognitive areas (provided by baptisthealth.com):

Attentiveness, especially when multitasking
Planning, organizing and decision-making
Learning
Memory
Language
Perceptual-motor (translating perception into action)
Ability to comprehend social cues and/or behave appropriately in social situations
Concern from the individual, a friend or family member, or his/her physician that there has been a mild decline in cognitive function
A modest impairment in cognitive performance documented by standardized neuropsychological testing or another clinical assessment

Major Neurocognitive Disorder Symptoms:

Evidence of significant cognitive decline from a previous level of performance in one or more of the following cognitive areas (provided by baptisthealth.com):

Attentiveness, especially when multitasking
Planning, organizing and decision-making
Learning Memory Language
Perceptual-motor (translating perception into action)
Ability to comprehend social cues and/or behave appropriately in social situations
Concern from the individual, a friend or family member, or his or her physician that there has been a significant decline in cognitive function
A substantial impairment in cognitive performance documented by standardized neuropsychological testing or another clinical assessment

How can The Serenity Center help with Neurocognitive Disorders?

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms above, The Serenity Center is here to help. Our team is trained to understand neurocognitive disorders and the individual needs of the patient. If you need help managing your neurocognitive disorder symptoms, The Serenity Center provides:

Compassion and understanding for your individual needs
A customized treatment plan designed to help you succeed
Educational resources to understand your condition and live a full and happy life
Monitoring through regular appointments to ensure you are safe and supported throughout your treatment and life.

You do not have to do this alone. Neurocognitive disorders are serious conditions, but it doesn’t have to ruin your life. A solid treatment plan does take time to accomplish, but you are worth it. Set up an appointment today, and our team will give your case the individual care and support you need to enjoy life again.

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