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Dementia is progressive cognitive decline affecting memory, thinking and daily independence. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause, followed by vascular dementia and Lewy body dementia. Dr. Jitendra provides structured cognitive assessment (MoCA/MMSE), reversible-cause review and family support.
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Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav is a Consultant Neurologist and member of Nepal Neurological Society and Nepal Medical Association. Nepal Medical Council Reg. No. 8029.
Dementia involves progressive decline in memory, thinking, behavior, or function that interferes with daily life, with many underlying causes.
Comprehensive history, neurological and cognitive screening (MoCA/MMSE where indicated), targeted investigations (MRI, EEG, NCS/EMG only when presentation warrants them), and caregiver education. See Doctor profile and Authority topics.
Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav (NMC 8029) — Consultant Neurologist with MoCA/MMSE screening, informant-based assessment and caregiver support at Kathmandu Neurology Clinic & Cognitive Center.
No. Depression, sleep apnea, B12/thyroid deficiency, medications and hearing loss can impair cognition — many are reversible. Systematic evaluation identifies these first.
Early detection, vascular risk optimization, sleep/mood treatment, safety counselling (driving, medications, finances) and planned follow-up with caregiver education.
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