As a leading academic health center, we are here to provide patients, families and health care professionals the support and education needed to navigate memory loss.
Memory loss symptoms can bring up many emotions and questions for the person experiencing the symptoms and their loved ones.
As a leading academic health center and through our many community partnerships, we have gathered resources available to patients and caregivers.
It is normal for our brain to change as we age.
These changes often result in memory loss. However, memory loss can also be a sign of a medical condition, like dementia.
Learn the signs of normal aging and signs that you should see a doctor.
It takes a team of caregivers and health care professionals to provide the best dementia care.
We provide educational and supportive resources for patients, family members and health care professionals to help support you.
Understanding the diagnosisLearning what this diagnosis means for you and your family can you help you prepare and cope.
We have collected a list resources available for you to learn more about the various types of dementias.
Sharing the diagnosisDementia affects more than just the patient.
Sharing the diagnosis with others can help others understand how they can best support you.
Legal, financial and long-term care planningA dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming. You may also feel unsure of where to start when discussing future planning.
We have collected information to help you start these important conversations on these time sensitive decisions.
Safety and wellnessDementia is a progressive disease.
Creating strategies to build a safe environment for both the patient and caregiver can reduce stress and improve independency.
We are here to support patients and their caregivers.
We have collected a list of resources to support the caregiver throughout their journey of caring for a loved one with dementia.
Lewy Body Dementia Support Group
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
UT Health San Antonio Medical Arts & Research Center (MARC), 1st Floor Conference Room, 8300 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229
Thursday, May 9th, 2024
UT Health San Antonio Medical Arts & Research Center (MARC), 1st Floor Conference Room, 8300 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229
