Prevention & Diagnostics

Age check

Memory clinic & age check: prevention rather than forgetting

Medical history & collateral history

  • Detailed recording of your personal life history
  • Involving family members to complete the information

Physical examination

  • Basic internal medicine and neurological examination

Laboratory tests

  • Assessment of possible physical causes (e.g. metabolic disorder, vitamin deficiency)
  • If needed: genetic testing where familial dementia is suspected

Neuropsychological tests

  • Standardised assessment of cognitive performance
  • On request: CERAD test battery (duration approx. 1–1.5 hours)

Imaging of the brain

  • MRI or CT for structural assessment

CSF diagnostics (cerebrospinal fluid)

  • Examination for neurodegenerative changes

Additional examinations (depending on the risk profile):

  • EEG (measurement of brain waves)
  • ECG & long-term blood pressure measurement
  • Orthostatic testing (blood pressure regulation on standing up)
  • Fall-risk assessment

Our aim: detect early – act in a targeted way – preserve quality of life!

Talk to us – we will be glad to advise you in person.