Geriatric Neuropsychological Evaluations

A geriatric (older adult) neuropsychological evaluation assesses whether you or a loved one is showing declines in mental functioning—such as thinking, problem solving, memory, or concentration—beyond what would normally be expected for your age.

What to Expect During a Geriatric Neuropsychological Evaluation

Geriatric evaluations can help answer questions such as:


  • Do I or does my loved one have dementia?

  • Can I still drive safely?

  • Are my memory changes a normal part of aging?

  • Can my aging parents still live independently, or is it time to consider home support?

Through a combination of client and family-member interviews, along with structured tasks (including paper-and-pencil tests, tablet-based activities, or computer tasks), Dr. Ghilain provides a comprehensive evaluation of cognitive functioning in older adults.

Areas Assessed in Geriatric Neuropsychological Evaluations

Dr. Ghilain will assess:


  • Overall Intellectual Functioning

  • Language

  • Visual Perception

  • Executive Functions (planning, organizing, self-monitoring, etc.)

  • Memory

  • Motor Skills

  • Adaptive Functioning (daily independence)

  • Emotional and Behavioral Functioning & Mood

  • Personality

Recommendations and Next Steps

Following the evaluation, Dr. Ghilain will provide any appropriate diagnoses and recommendations for home, vocational, and community-based supports. She may also make referrals to additional professionals who can help support an older adult’s ongoing well-being, including:

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Physical Therapists

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Occupational Therapists

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Speech Therapists

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Neurologists

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Psychologists

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Long Term Care Coordination Agencies

Why Choose Brain Health Neuropsychology?

Dr. Ghilain has specialized experience in geriatric neuropsychological evaluations, helping families understand the difference between normal aging and conditions such as dementia. Her assessments provide clarity and guidance, empowering older adults and their families to make informed decisions about independence, safety, and long-term care planning.

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