The face droops. One arm goes weak. Words come out garbled. And then, twenty minutes later, everything returns to normal — so the person shrugs it off, decides not to bother anyone, and goes back to their day. Unfortunately, that decision is one of the...
Everyone forgets things. You misplace your keys, blank on a neighbor’s name, or walk into the kitchen and forget why you went in. That kind of forgetfulness is a normal part of getting older. But when memory or thinking problems start to interfere with everyday...
A TIA (transient ischemic attack) — sometimes spelled transient ischaemic attack — is often described as a mini stroke, but it is far from minor. Many patients want to know what to expect after a mini-stroke, what the effects of TIA are, and whether they...
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) — sometimes spelled transient ischemic attack — is often called a “mini stroke,” but this term can be dangerously misleading. A TIA is not minor. It is a serious neurological event and a powerful warning that a stroke may follow. At...
Living with dizziness and balance issues can affect every part of your day. Simple movements, like turning your head, standing up too quickly, or walking in a crowded space, can suddenly make you feel dizzy, unsteady, or off-balance. These symptoms often stem from problems in...
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic movement disorder that affects the nervous system. Because the disease is a progressive and degenerative brain condition, symptoms often begin gradually and worsen over time. At LI Neurology Consultants, we help patients understand their symptoms and causes, receive an accurate...
Feeling like you might fall, sway, or tip over can be frightening. A balance problem or balance disorder may make you feel unsteady, lightheaded, or suddenly dizzy. At LI Neurology Consultants, our specialists evaluate symptoms and causes of dizziness and balance loss to determine the...
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can be both meaningful and challenging. Whether you’re a spouse, child, friend, or one of the many family caregivers helping a person living with dementia, the journey can feel overwhelming at times. As the disease progresses, caregiving...
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common types of dementia, and it affects millions of people living with dementia worldwide. Understanding how the disease progresses, what the stages of dementia look like, and how early intervention can help is essential for patients, families, and...
Many older adults experience memory loss, occasional forgetfulness, or mild memory lapses, and in many cases, these are a normal age-related change. But sometimes, forgetfulness may be a sign of dementia or another form of cognitive impairment. Understanding the differences between normal aging and symptoms...