Attention Deficit

Attention Deficit Assessment

At NEUROCARE we specialize in the diagnosis and management of conditions impacting on human memory, specific cognitive functions and attention (including concentration and learning).

As such we focus on the diagnosis, treatment and complete management of Dementia in all it's forms, as well as offering responsible approaches to Attention Deficit (ADD).

Our Patients have access to the most advanced care and therapies available.

Our aim is to bring together all critical expert fields (Neuropsychiatry, Neuropsychology, Neurology and Neurosurgery) in order to establish a truly comprehensive, expert service.

Many memory disorders require close specialist coordination to be managed effectively through all stages of the disease.

Initial Evaluation

People who come to the NEUROCARE Memory Service for the first time receive an extensive Memory Package of assessment, usually involving:

Blood tests specifically relevant to memory deficits,

The most applicable Brain Scan for the problem at hand,

EEG (similar to ECG but measuring the electrical activity of the brain),

A complete Neuropsychological test battery (quantifying memory and other cognitive deficits), and

An even more in depth MEDIWEB memory analysis.

Memory loss and other related symptoms are often multi-factorial and complex. Being forgetful should at no age be considered "normal" or accepted.

The initial evaluation includes various aspects, and the purpose of this comprehensive evaluation is to determine the exact diagnosis, whilst critically aiming not to miss reversable causes or neglect to implement appropriate early interventions.

We believe therefore that a multidisciplinary evaluation is necessary in most cases, as to us a comprehensive evaluation include at the very least examinig:

Systemic aspects (by specific blood and urine tests),

Structural aspects (by MRI scan),

Electrical function (by EEG),

Functional assessment (by Neuropsychological evaluation), and

Screening, measuring and monitoring aspects (by MEDIWEB modules)

Family members who act as primary caregivers play an important role in the treatment, diagnosis, and care of a memory-impaired individual.

Following the first evaluation, the Clinicians involved with each Patient hold a conference to discuss diagnosis and potential treatments.

Clinical findings are therefore thoroughly discussed with each Patient, their Family members, Carers and other Healthcare providers involved in their further managemnt.

About ADD and ADHD

Attention Deficit Disorder impacts many adults and its frustrating symptoms can hinder everything from your relationships to your career development.

Once you identify your own symptoms and understand the challenges that come with ADD, you can learn to compensate for areas of weakness and take advantage of your many strengths and talents.

Understanding ADD in Adults

Attention deficit disorder is not just a problem in children. If you were diagnosed with childhood ADHD, chances are, you’ve carried at least some of the symptoms into adulthood. But even if you were never diagnosed with ADHD as a child, that doesn’t mean you can’t be affected by it as an adult.

Attention deficit disorder often goes unrecognized throughout childhood. This was especially common in the past, when very few people were aware of ADHD. Instead of recognizing your symptoms and identifying the real issue, your family, teachers, or other parents may have labeled you a dreamer, a goof-off, a slacker, a troublemaker, or just a bad student.

Alternately, you may have been able to compensate for the symptoms of ADHD when you were young, only to run into problems as your responsibilities increase. The more balls you’re trying to keep in the air—pursuing a career, raising a family, running a household—the greater the demand on your abilities to organize, focus, and remain calm.

This can be challenging for anyone, but if you have ADD, it can feel downright impossible.

That’s why a clear diagnosis of Adult ADD can be an enormous source of relief and hope. It helps you understand what you’re up against for the first time and realize that you’re not to blame.

The difficulties you’ve had are symptoms of attention deficit disorder—not the result of personal weakness or a character flaw.