How Do People Get Tested For Dementia?

Neuropsychological testing is designed to test how well a person's brain is functioning and is often conducted for people who have dementia, stroke, learning disabilities, and other conditions that affect thinking. When someone is concerned about thinking changes, this is often what is recommended for someone to receive. This process can take several hours to be completed. Not everyone receives neuropsychological testing. This video explains what is neuropsychological testing is, if it's necessary for people who have dementia, and reasons why someone may not ever receive neuropsychological testing. FREE Resources: 📕Download your FREE TV Guide on Dementia to avoid common caregiving mistakes: https://bit.ly/3RxKzNN 💻Follow me on instagram and TikTok @Dementia_Careblazers 💌 [LET’S CONNECT] Connect with other Careblazers for information and support inside my Facebook group:   / dementiacareblazers   FREE Resource: 📺 Get Access to A FREE Dementia Caregiver Training on How to Care For a Loved One With Dementia- WITHOUT The Overwhelm, Dread, and Confusion: ➡︎ https://www.dementiacareclass.com/yt ______________ Instagram:   / dementia_careblazers   TikTok:   / dementia_careblazers   ______________ CHECK OUT MY POPULAR PLAYLISTS Managing Stress and Burnout:    • DEMENTIA SELF-CARE AND SUPPORT   Dealing with Challenging Behaviors:    • DIFFICULT DEMENTIA BEHAVIORS AND WHAT TO DO   ______________ In case you haven’t met me, my name is Natali Edmonds and I am a board certified geropsychologist. That means that I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with older adults. One day, while hiking a trail, I came up with the idea for Careblazers and I decided to see if posting videos online could provide help to the many other Careblazers in the world who don’t get to have help come directly to them in their homes. I hope that this work helps you in some way on your caregiving journey. #careblazer #dementia #dementiacare