Dementia Assessment for Adults in Bellevue, WA
Concerned about changes in memory, thinking, or daily functioning in yourself or someone you love?
At Balanced Minds, we provide thorough, evidence-based assessment for dementia and cognitive decline in adults. Our evaluations give you, your family, and your care team a clear, compassionate understanding of what is going on and a practical path forward.
A comprehensive cognitive assessment can provide:
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Understanding
A clear, evidence-based understanding of whether dementia or cognitive decline is present
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Differentiation
Differentiation between dementia and other conditions that can affect cognition, such as depression, anxiety, or medication effects
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Identification
Identification of type and severity of cognitive impairment, which matters for treatment and planning
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Roadmap
A practical roadmap for care, support, and next steps
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Guidance
Information and guidance for families navigating a loved one's diagnosis
Signs That May Warrant a Cognitive Assessment
Memory lapses that are becoming more frequent or more significant
Difficulty finding words, following conversations, or communicating clearly
Getting lost in familiar places or losing track of time
Trouble managing finances, medications, or other daily tasks that were previously routine
Changes in personality, mood, or behavior that are out of character
Withdrawal from social activities or loss of interest in things that previously mattered
A family history of dementia or Alzheimer's disease
Concerns raised by a physician, family member, or caregiver
What to Expect at a Dementia Assessment
Clinical Interview
We start by getting to know you, your history, and what has brought you to seek an assessment now. This includes a thorough conversation with caretakers about current concerns.
Comprehensive Testing
Using evidence-based measures, we assess social communication, cognitive functioning, sensory processing, and related areas to build a complete and nuanced picture.
Feedback & Next Steps
We walk you through the findings in plain language, provide a comprehensive written report, and make sure you leave with clear, actionable next steps tailored to your situation.
When Cognitive Changes Go Unaddressed
Living without answers can mean:
Watching a loved one struggle with memory or daily tasks and not knowing what to make of it
Uncertainty about whether what you are seeing is normal aging or something that needs attention
Fear of what a diagnosis might mean, alongside the recognition that not knowing is harder
Difficulty planning for the future without a clear picture of what is going on
A care team that is working without the full information they need
what makes our evaluations different?
We Make Sure Our Findings are Accessible and Actionable
A thorough evaluation is only valuable if you can understand and use the results. We are committed to communicating our findings in plain language, with clear direction, so that you leave with more than a report. You leave with a roadmap that reflects not just your challenges, but your strengths and the ways you can build on them.
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Why get a Dementia Assessment with Balanced Minds?
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Specialized Expertise
Neuropsychological assessment is core to what we do, and cognitive assessment in older adults is an area of deep clinical focus.
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Comprehensive and Accurate
We assess the full range of cognitive domains and differentiate between dementia and other conditions that can look similar, including depression, anxiety, and medication effects.
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Collaboration by Design
We work closely with families and care teams throughout the process, ensuring that our findings translate into coordinated, practical support.
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Clear Communication
We present findings in plain language that is meaningful and useful to both families and clinicians, not just a technical report.
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Compassionate Care
We understand that seeking a cognitive assessment is rarely easy, and we approach every evaluation with the sensitivity and respect that this process deserves.
For most evaluations, the clinical interview and testing are conducted in person at our Bellevue office.
Feedback appointments can often be accommodated via telehealth if that is your preference.
