A memory and cognitive assessment looks at thinking changes that go beyond an occasional forgotten name. It reviews memory, attention, words, and daily function for an older adult or a concerned family member. It is not a diagnosis by itself. One conversation does not settle the question. Family may come if the older adult agrees.
The assessment is more than a score or a checklist. History, daily life, health, sleep, and goals are part of the picture, along with what family has noticed. Those details keep a test from standing alone. Results lead to a personalized, evidence-based plan from a board-certified PMHNP in Orlando or by telehealth across Florida. Family notes are welcome when invited.
An evaluation may help when memory, attention, or word-finding changes are affecting daily tasks at home, at work, or in conversation for the person or the family.
Appointments, names, or recent talks slip more often than they did last year at home.
Following a page, a bill, or a conversation now takes more effort than before each week.
Words are harder to find, or the same question returns in one talk.
The findings can help sort ordinary aging, mild cognitive impairment, mood, medicines, and sleep. Not every change is dementia. A Medicare cognitive assessment may be discussed when a written plan is needed. Geriatric mental health care can look at mood and behavior alongside thinking changes. A single forgotten name is not the same pattern.
The visit starts with concerns, then history, then daily function, safety, and a discussion of next steps. Families can join when that support is welcome. No label is rushed.
Share what has changed, when it started, and who else has noticed it, in plain words.
Medicines, health problems, sleep, and past thinking changes are reviewed in detail, with care.
Daily tasks, home safety, and mood are considered together with any test results, when relevant.
Next steps are discussed with the older adult and, when welcome, with family present in the room.
If memory or thinking changes are worrying you or someone you love, Schedule Your Appointment or Call 407-616-1691. Visits are in Orlando or by telehealth across Florida. Bring a medicine list. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.
Getting started with StarMaris is simple. Please complete the forms below before your first appointment to help us provide timely, personalized psychiatric care. Referring providers can submit patient referrals securely online. For questions, call us at 407-616-1691.