Dementia is a loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases. Alzheimer’s disease is one form of dementia that gradually gets worse over time. It affects memory, thinking and behavior.

The neuroscience experts at the Edward-Elmhurst Health Dementia Clinic and Linden Oaks Behavioral Health can help you recognize the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, and discuss individualized treatment options. Find a neurologist.

Learn more about Linden Oaks Behavioral Health programs for adults 50 and older who are dealing with dementia, depression or othermental health conditions

This are congenital blood vessel abnormalities found in the brain as well as elsewhere in the body. Composed of a complex tangle of arteries and veins, AVMs wreak havoc on the normally smooth operation of the human circulatory system, with bleeding in the brain a major cause for concern. AVMs account for two percent of all strokes and require prompt medical attention.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with AVMs,a multi-specialty approach ensures an integrated, comprehensive treatment plan. At Edward-Elmhurst Health, neurosurgeons, neurointervention listsand neurologists collaborate to provide a range of treatment options for AVMs, including embolization, open surgical removal and/or radiation. Many times a combination of treatments is necessary for cure.

Balance disorders are conditions that make you feel unsteady or dizzy. If you are standing, sitting or lying down, you may feel as if you are moving, spinning or floating. If you are walking, you may suddenly feel as if you are tipping over.

The neurosciences experts at Edward-Elmhurst Health diagnose and treat balance disorders such as vertigo, labyrinthitis and Ménière’s disease

Brain and spinal cord tumors are some of the most complex cancers to treat. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with this type of cancer, it can be a frightening, unsettling and emotional time.

The neuroscience experts at Edward-Elmhurst Healthcare’s Neuro-Oncology Multidisciplinary Center recognize the challenges that come with having a benign, metastatic, or primary brain and spinal tumor. We work together to treat the disease and provide you and your family with the personalized attention and support you deserve.