Distinguishing normal age-related forgetfulness from something that needs attention is difficult from inside a family. A structured cognitive assessment gives you a clear answer — and where there is a treatable cause, finding it early genuinely matters.
What is dementia care?
Dementia involves cognitive decline in memory, reasoning, and daily task functioning, primarily affecting older adults.
Common symptoms
Symptoms vary between people, and you do not need to recognise all of these to benefit from an assessment.
- Memory loss disrupting daily life
- Difficulty with familiar tasks (cooking, finances)
- Confusion about time, place, or people
- Language struggles
- Misplacing items
- Mood or personality changes
When to seek help
If memory lapses or personality shifts exceed normal ageing and alter daily functioning, early evaluation provides access to early support strategies.
How Trio Mindspace can help
Dr. Surana performs thorough cognitive assessments, management plans to support quality of life, and practical guidance for family caregivers.
Every plan begins with a full assessment rather than an assumption. Dr. Surana will explain what she thinks is happening, set out the options, and agree the approach with you before anything starts. You can read more about her background and approach, or see all conditions treated at the clinic.
Frequently asked questions
Occasionally forgetting a name and recalling it later is typical ageing. Difficulty with familiar tasks, confusion about time or place, and memory loss that disrupts daily life are not, and warrant assessment.
Yes. Some causes of cognitive decline are treatable — including thyroid problems, vitamin deficiencies, medication effects and depression. Where the diagnosis is dementia, early identification allows planning, support and management while the person can participate in decisions about their own care.
Practical guidance on managing behavioural changes, structuring the day, communication approaches, and looking after your own health. Caregiver strain is treated as a clinical concern in its own right.
Structured memory and reasoning tests, a detailed history from you and usually a family member, review of current medications, and screening for reversible causes. Referral for scans or blood tests is arranged where indicated.