Forgetfulness
Forgetfulness can have many causes — from stress to early dementia. We diagnose carefully to determine whether and how treatment is needed.
- Covered by insurance
- Often same-day appointment
What helps with forgetfulness?
Forgetfulness can have many causes — from harmless triggers like stress, sleep deprivation, or vitamin deficiencies to serious diseases like Alzheimer's. The transition from age-related forgetfulness to mild cognitive impairment to dementia is fluid. We diagnose carefully with cognitive tests and lab tests to determine whether and how treatment is needed. The earlier we detect a serious cause, the better treatment can take effect.
TREATMENT
How avi Helps You
Forgetfulness refers to a disorder of long-term or short-term memory that affects millions of people in this country. While usually harmless, forgetfulness can also be a symptom of a serious condition — such as Alzheimer's disease. It is therefore advisable to begin treatment of your forgetfulness as early as possible. Our experienced doctors will support you at all our locations.
OVERVIEW
Diagnosis
The most important question when faced with persistent forgetfulness: is the disorder harmless or pathological? Memory tests that take into account the patient's level of education and age are the most effective means of arriving at a reliable diagnosis.
OVERVIEW
Causes & Risk Factors
The most common triggers of forgetfulness include:
- traumatic brain injury
- conditions affecting the blood supply to the brain (such as stroke)
- inflammatory brain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, herpes, and measles infections)
- intoxication (such as from alcohol or drugs)
- conditions associated with nerve degeneration (such as Alzheimer's dementia or Parkinson's disease)
- certain types of epilepsy
- vitamin or mineral deficiency
- psychological stress
OVERVIEW
Typical Symptoms
The typical symptoms of forgetfulness include:
- the inability to remember certain periods of time, events, or details
- the inability to place events correctly in time — those affected may, for example, experience past events as current
TREATMENT
Our Treatment Approach
The first step in the comprehensive treatment of your forgetfulness is diagnosis. For us at avi, this includes:
- ruling out serious physical conditions (by taking a medical history and carrying out physical examinations)
The subsequent targeted treatment varies depending on the cause of the forgetfulness. It may therefore include both memory training programmes as well as medication-based and non-medication-based measures (such as exercise therapy).
HOW IT WORKS
How an Appointment Works
We take time for thorough diagnostics and an individual treatment plan.
- 1
History & Consultation
We discuss your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle in detail and take time for your questions.
~15 min
- 2
Clinical Examination
A thorough physical examination and, if needed, additional diagnostics (e.g., blood draw, ECG, ultrasound).
~15-20 min
- 3
Findings & Diagnosis
We discuss your results and explain what they mean for your health in clear terms.
~10 min
- 4
Treatment Plan & Follow-up
Together we develop an individual treatment plan and arrange follow-up appointments as needed.
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PREPARATION & AFTERCARE
Preparation & Aftercare
Before the appointment
Bring your insurance card
Please remember your health insurance card and any referral if applicable.
Pack previous findings
Current findings, doctor's letters, or imaging from previous treatments help us provide better care.
Medication list
A current list of your medications (incl. dosage) is very helpful.
After the appointment
Follow your treatment plan
Stick to the agreed treatment plan and medication intake.
Schedule follow-up
Arrange a follow-up appointment promptly for monitoring.
Report worsening symptoms
Contact us if your symptoms worsen or new symptoms appear.
Costs & insurance
Covered by statutory insurance
Standard coverage for all statutory health insurance members.
Private / self-pay
on request