Neuropsychological Assessments

Not at all. Many clients come to us simply wanting to understand their current mental capacities and establish a reference point for future comparison.

Mild Cognitive Impairment involves subtle changes in memory or thinking that don’t interfere with independence. While people can still manage daily activities, these changes may signal increased risk for future decline. Early identification allows for timely intervention.

Dementia involves cognitive declines severe enough to interfere with independent functioning, requiring assistance with daily activities. It can be caused by various conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative illnesses.

Mild Cognitive Impairment involves subtle memory or thinking changes that don’t interfere with independence. While daily functioning remains intact, affected individuals may notice more difficulty with complex tasks or remembering information. These changes may increase risk for future decline, but do not necessarily progress to dementia. Early detection enables preventive strategies and timely intervention.

You can use both to get the complete picture.

Brain imaging shows what your brain physically looks like and can identify medical problems like strokes or diseases.

Neuropsychological testing shows how your brain actually works—revealing how problems affect your thinking, emotions, and behavior in real life.

While imaging can spot the physical problem, only neuropsychological evaluation can tell you how that problem impacts your daily functioning and abilities.