Neuropsychology Treatment in India

Anika Khan, a 42-year-old high school...

Anika Khan, a 42-year-old high school principal and mother of two, began experiencing unexplained episodes of confusion and difficulty finding words during important meetings. Over six months, she also noticed subtle changes in her personality, becoming uncharacteristically impatient with staff and forgetting familiar routines. Her husband grew concerned when she got lost driving home from her sister's house, a route she'd taken for years. Her primary care physician, after ruling out common causes, referred her to a neurologist. The neurologist, suspecting a possible early-onset neurodegenerative condition, recommended a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment. Anika underwent a full-day evaluation involving memory tests, problem-solving tasks, and assessments of her executive functions and language skills. The experience was mentally exhausting but conducted with great sensitivity. The results revealed a specific pattern of cognitive deficits consistent with a rare form of primary progressive aphasia, a focal dementia. While the diagnosis was devastating, it provided a clear explanation. The neuropsychologist worked with Anika and her family to develop cognitive strategies and connect them with support services. Emotionally, Anika moved from a state of fear and self-doubt ('Am I going crazy?') to one of grieving but empowered clarity. Knowing the specific diagnosis allowed her to make proactive decisions about her career, family, and future care, replacing terrifying uncertainty with a difficult but manageable path forward.