Thorough Testing is a Key Step in Evaluating Alzheimer’s Disease
BY Keren Isaacs Lebeau, Ph.D.
As a clinical neuropsychologist at Atlantic Neuroscience Institute, I perform comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations designed to assess patients’ level of cognitive function and guide appropriate treatment.
Cognitive functions such as language, memory, and processing speed are assessed through administration of standardized paper-and-pencil measures. Patients may be asked to remember lists of words or visual designs or put together designs with blocks. When analyzing the results of the neuropsychological evaluation, patterns of performance are reviewed to...
