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The Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC) Dementia Program is committed to improving the quality of care and support for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers in the Tuba City Service Area. Through a culturally responsive and interdisciplinary approach, the program focuses on increasing awareness, promoting early and accurate diagnosis, enhancing care coordination, and developing caregiver support services. By collaborating with local departments, community partners, and healthcare staff, the program aims to build a sustainable model of dementia care that honors the needs and traditions of our Native communities.
Forgetting recently learned information and asking the same questions again.
Problems completing daily tasks at home and work.
Difficulty following or joining a conversation, stopping in the middle of a conversation, or repeating themselves.
This can be a sign of a language problem.
Putting things in unusual places and being unable to retrace their steps to find them.
Changes in decision-making or judgment, such as using poor judgment with money.
Alzheimer's and dementia are caused by a combination of factors, including age, genetics, and lifestyle. Lifestyle and health factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, lack of exercise, smoking, and head injuries are also linked to an increased risk for both conditions.
There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but treatments focus on managing symptoms and, with new medications, slowing disease progression. Also, exercise, and a healthy diet, are also important for maintaining function and well-being.
Medical and family history, physical and neurological exams, cognitive test, laboratory and Brain Imaging. Also seeing your primary health care provider.
Tuba City Regional Health Care Center
Memory Clinic hours: Wednesday only 8:00 am – 12:00pm
Phone: 866-976-5941