When the symptoms of cognitive decline start to become evident, a cognitive impairment rehab center can offer life-changing help.
Cognitive Impairment
According to the CDC, Cognitive impairment is when a person has trouble remembering, learning new things, focusing, or making decisions that affect their everyday life. Cognitive deficiency ranges from mild to severe. With mild impairment, people may begin to notice changes in brain function, but still be able to do their everyday activities with ease. Severe levels of decline can lead to losing the ability to live on one’s own.
Why Our Clients Seek Help
People may begin to notice subtle changes, but their activities of daily living may not yet be affected. On the other hand, daily life may start to become affected. There may have been a traumatic brain injury. A disease or illness may be affecting cognitive function. Those looking for help are starting to forget things or have difficulty focusing or feel confused. Relatives and close friends start to see evidence of changes as well. This is when a visit to a cognitive impairment rehab center can be beneficial.
Cognitive decline is evidenced by:
- Slower processing of information
- Challenges with memory
- Repeating the same question or the same story
- Judgment is off
- Changes in mood or behavior
- Difficulty focusing, planning or carrying out tasks
- Challenges in communicating effectively
As changes start to become evident to the one experiencing them, changes in mood may be displayed. The Brain Fitness Center cognitive impairment rehab center is compassionate with our clients who are experiencing:
- Fear of the unknown and what might happen as changes in the brain continue.
- Depression as they realize their capacity is not what it used to be.
- Isolation from others due to awkwardness or embarrassment. This can then create a cycle with depression.
- Helpless over the feeling that this is an inevitable process and they are a victim to whatever is coming their way.
- Irritation often due to impatience with themselves.
Those Affected by Cognitive Decline
Those who have had illnesses such as stroke or congestive heart failure or an operation may experience brain changes. Alzheimer’s, autoimmune diseases or Parkinson’s affects the brain. Chemotherapy can also produce cognitive decline, called “chemo brain.” Traumatic brain injuries can also cause cognitive changes.
No one wants to feel like they are aging, much less “losing their mind.” The desire to do all they can to halt brain decline causes our clients to reach out to a cognitive impairment rehab center for help. Reasonably, they not only want to improve brain function but also desire to experience more focus, improved memory, faster processing of information.
There is Help
Seeking support at a cognitive impairment rehab center is a solution that can benefit many. At Brain Fitness Centers of Florida, we start with a comprehensive assessment and evaluation. Results are expertly interpreted, a customized plan is outlined and then reviewed with the client.
Lifestyle factors will be considered, including nutrition and stress management. Medically proven brain exercises like speed training the core of rehabilitation. In fact, much research shows that speed training has great success in reducing the risk of dementia in initially well-functioning older adults.
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Patient progress is continually monitored and fine-tuned as needed. The best outcome for each patient is the primary driver at Brain Fitness Centers, as a result, greater than 80% of clients experience significant improvement.
Cognitive Impairment Rehab Centers Offer Solutions
Brain Fitness Centers of Florida is a leader in providing cognitive rehabilitation programs. Dr. Stephen Scranton and his expertly trained staff provide cutting edge solutions, as well as compassionate service.
Schedule an appointment
There are a number of ways to connect with us at Brain Fitness Centers of Florida. Visit our website, send us a message, or email us. You may also text or call us at 727-608-7278. We are here to answer your questions. We offer programs and solutions proven to significantly improve cognitive function and quality of life. Let us help you.