Other signs can be changes in personality or behavior. Speaking clearly might also become a problem. Dementia Care Managers are trained staff. They are at each Medical Center. They help veterans and their families to receive the right medical attention and support they need.
Early diagnosis allows patients and their families time to try treatment options.
It also gives them time to connect with supports and make practical plans for the future. These Clinics are designed to meet the complex health care needs of elderly veterans and those with chronic illnesses. Patients receive their basic, general health care from their Manage Care, primary care providers. When their needs become complex, they are referred to Geriatric Primary Care. An example of a complex medical condition may be memory disorders.