Sutter Roseville Neuropsychology Services

If you or a loved one are suffering from complex cognitive, emotional and behavioral issues that accompany an illness or injury, we can help. Neuropsychology experts at the Sutter Rehabilitation Institute offer assessments and treatments to help you maintain or improve important mental functions.

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Caring for the Mind

Injuries, inherited conditions and brain diseases can affect how people feel and act, and how they process information. Clinical neuropsychologists are psychologists with special training on understanding how the physical brain affects daily living skills.

At the Sutter Rehabilitation Institute, our Rehabilitation Neuropsychology Program offers help for patients with brain trauma, stroke and other conditions. Experts evaluate cognitive and emotional strengths and weaknesses, counsel families, develop and carry out treatment plans and assess progress. Here are some of the services we provide.

Assessments

Neuropsychologists use a variety of assessment tools to evaluate patients. They use standardized tests to assess attention, memory, language, academic skills, reasoning, perception, visual-spatial ability and fine motor skills. They may also use tests to understand a patient’s emotional style, personality, moods and other aspects of a person’s approach to life.

Communicating assessment results and discussing next steps is an important aspect of a neuropsychologist's role. They meet with the patient and the patient’s loved ones to discuss the evaluation results, what the findings mean and next steps. They also consult with doctors and other members of a patient’s care team to help determine the best course of care. They also assist with the discharge planning process, helping patients make the transition back to home, school or work as smooth as possible.

Treatments

Neuropsychologists consult with doctors, therapists and other healthcare professionals to design effective therapy plans and monitor progress. Treatment may include:

Exercises to improve memory, reasoning, visual-spatial perception, fine motor skills and other skills
Family therapy and education
Behavior management training
Relaxation training

Helpful Information

To learn more about the Sutter Rehabilitation Institute, call (916) 878-2588 or (877) 870-2588 (toll free).

Alzheimer's Disease Research

Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, eventually leaving the person without the ability to carry out the simplest tasks of daily living. Estimates vary, but experts suggest that as many as 5 million Americans age 65 and older have Alzheimer's disease. Research works on ways to improve diagnosis and care for Alzheimer’s disease patients, as well as focusing on a way to cure and possibly prevent it.

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