Overview
Neurologists, geriatricians, geriatric psychiatrists, and neuropsychologists all evaluate memory disorders, sometimes together in a memory clinic.
Reasons for referral
- Onset before age 65
- Rapid progression over weeks to months
- Prominent behavior, language, or movement symptoms
- Hallucinations or dream enactment
- Uncertain diagnosis after initial workup
- Considering disease-modifying therapy
How to prepare
Bring prior records, imaging discs, medication lists, and a family member. Ask whether the office wants records sent before the visit.
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Medically reviewed. Last reviewed August 2026. This page is educational information, not individualized medical advice.