Taking longer to recall something is different from losing everyday abilities.
NIA distinguishes mild age-related forgetfulness from changes that disrupt familiar tasks, navigation, bills, medicines, cooking, communication, or self-care.
No single example proves dementia. Medicines, sleep, mood, head injury, nutrition, and other medical conditions may be relevant to an evaluation.
Bring the pattern, the timeline, and a complete medicine list.
Write down what changed, when it began, whether it is progressing, and how it affects daily function. A trusted person may be able to describe changes the reader has not noticed.
Sudden confusion, new weakness, speech difficulty, or another acute neurological change is an emergency and needs immediate care.
Start with a call or directions—not a medical-history form.
Call (775) 507-2000 to reach the office at 5420 Kietzke Ln, Suite 209, Reno, NV 89511, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Online appointment scheduling is not available. You can call the office or use the secure contact form on the appointment and contact pages for a general message or callback request. Do not send symptoms, diagnoses, medicines, records, or other health information through the form or ordinary email.
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- For a medical emergency, call 911 or seek immediate emergency care.