Alzheimer’s Disease
November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Although Alzheimer’s Disease is often seen as a neurologic, rather than psychiatric condition; it should stand to reason that many issues affecting mood, behavior and personality changes accompany this disease and certainly benefit from the addition of psychiatric care providers on an individual’s treatment team.
Converge features providers with extensive experience in treating those afflicted with this profoundly formidable disease. It can be said that a family “loses their loved one, twice” when one is diagnosed. While there are medications available designed to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s, a cure continues to elude us. In the meantime, those affected require the support of their families, loved ones, neighbors in many cases, a primary care team and specialists. This last group is often where Converge fits in to the picture. We are well-versed in the treatments mentioned; and additionally the treatments that may be needed to address emotional and behavioral symptoms that are frequently seen as part of the Alzheimer’s ‘syndrome.’
Dealing with Alzheimer’s on a personal level can be overwhelming. One can find him/her self straining to maintain their own physical and emotional health, let alone manage financially and maintain relationships. You do not have to be alone. If you believe your loved one needs a consultation, at any stage of this illness, call us today and schedule an appointment!