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Brain Health & Dementia Center

Brain Health & Dementia
Center / No.03 / 3F · 6F

From the first step of checking brain health,
to treatment and steady care.

Whether you want to check early or are worried about changes in your memory. With neurology at the center, we connect testing, treatment, rehabilitation and continuing care.

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CenterNO.03Brain Health & Dementia Center
Floor3F · 6FAll inside one building
DeptLed by NeurologyWith Geriatric Medicine · Rehabilitation Medicine · Korean Medicine
LeadDr. Yeon-Jeong KimNeurologist
ProgramBrain Health CheckupA separate start for prevention
B1 imaging center · Brain imaging
3F · B1/B1 imaging center · Brain imaging
The brain health care you need now

Start where it fits
your current condition.

Those who want to check early, those who feel different from before, those who need care after a diagnosis. You can begin from the start, at Kwangdong Hospital.

If you want to check early
A brain health check, even without symptoms

For those who want to review their current cognition and lifestyle and prepare for the health care ahead.
If you feel different from before
Assessing the cause of memory changes

For those whose tests say normal but whose discomfort continues, or who worry about changes in daily life.
If you need care after a diagnosis
From treatment to rehabilitation and continuing care

For those who, after a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia, are preparing the treatment that fits them and the care their family will give.
Care that does not end with the test

From the start of brain health
to the daily life that follows.

Which tests you need, how to understand the results, and what to do afterward. More important than a single test is the next step that fits the result.

01Consultation · Assessment

We check your health status and any changes.

02Results · Diagnosis

We interpret the test results and their cause.

03Tailored plan

We decide on preventive care, or treatment and rehabilitation.

04Continuing care

We follow your progress and adjust the plan.

Treatment is not decided from checkup results alone. When needed, a neurology visit and further assessment set the direction of care.

More important than a single test
is the next step that fits the result.

Brain Health & Dementia Center · NeurologyWe check where you are now and connect you to the care and management you need.
Doctor · Research

Dr. Yeon-Jeong Kim

Neurologist Dr. Yeon-Jeong Kim stands at the center of diagnosis and treatment planning, looking at each patient’s cognitive function and daily life together.

NowDirector of Neurology, Kwangdong Hospital · Adjunct Professor of Neurology, Asan Medical Center
PastClinical Assistant Professor, Asan Medical Center
PastHead of Neurology and Deputy Director of Dementia Care, Seongnam Senior Health Center
AwardOutstanding Fellow Award, Asan Medical Center, three times
2020Effects of Multicomponent Exercise on Cognitive Function in Elderly Korean Individuals
Journal of Clinical Neurology · First author · Multicomponent exercise and cognition in older adults
2021Targeting the culprit: vessel wall magnetic resonance imaging for evaluating stroke
Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology · Co-author · Vessel wall MRI
2020Are Genetic Variants Associated with the Location of Cerebral Arterial Lesions in Stroke Patients?
Cerebrovascular Diseases · First author
2020Prediction of deep vein thrombosis by ultrasonography and D-dimer in Asian patients with ischemic stroke
BMC Neurology · Co-author
2019Cigarette Smoking Preferentially Affects Intracranial Vessels in Young Males: A Propensity-Score Matching Analysis
Neurointervention · Co-author

Research activities listed on the hospital’s official website. Individual study results do not guarantee the treatment effect of the center’s programs as a whole. Full profile ↗

Consultation and detailed assessment

Changes in memory:
an accurate assessment sets the direction.

We look at cognitive function, brain imaging and changes in daily life together. Rather than running every test at once, we guide you to the tests you need, matched to the purpose of the visit and your current condition.

Assessment 01COGNITION

Cognitive and daily function assessment

  • Consultation with you and your caregiver, and medical history
  • Cognitive function tests and assessment of daily function
  • Review of related factors such as sleep, mood and medications
Assessment 02IMAGING

MRI · MRA

  • Imaging that checks brain structure and blood vessels
  • Performed at the B1 imaging center
  • Read by a radiology specialist
Assessment 03IMAGING

CT

  • Imaging that evaluates structural changes in the brain, at the doctor’s judgment
  • Performed only when needed

When the tests are done, we go over the results together. We explain your current condition, whether further care is needed, and the next steps in your care.

Treatment and management options

Not everyone needs
the same treatment.

We do not judge by age alone, or by a single test result. Considering your current condition, changes and daily life together, we look at not only memory but how you function in daily life.

PreventPrevention · Health management

We review your results, lifestyle and other conditions, then guide daily care such as exercise, nutrition and sleep.

ObserveSubjective cognitive decline

If tests are normal but discomfort continues, we review sleep, mood and medications and set a time for reassessment.

MCIMild cognitive impairment (MCI)

We follow changes with cognitive rehabilitation, risk factor management and repeat cognitive assessments.

IntegrateIntegrated dementia care

We plan medication, cognitive and physical rehabilitation, caregiver counseling and follow-up assessments together.

The categories above are a guide to understanding directions of care, not sequential stages or criteria for self-diagnosis.

Option 01MEDICATION

Medication chosen to fit the diagnosis

  • Lecanemab · Considered selectively in early Alzheimer’s disease after an eligibility assessment. We explain the pre-treatment tests, expected benefits and side effects, and plan safety monitoring such as MRI.
  • Cerebrolysin · Based on your diagnosis and health status, we review whether this injectable is needed and decide after consultation with a specialist.
  • This does not mean all of the medications above are used, or given together.
Option 02REHABILITATION

Treatment and rehabilitation matched to cognitive and physical function

  • Tailored cognitive rehabilitation · We discuss whether to use SuperBrain, Pascal or CogThera (MCI cognitive training), matched to your current function.
  • Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) · A non-invasive magnetic stimulation treatment. A specialist determines whether it is suitable for you.
  • Gait, balance and strength rehabilitation · We assess sarcopenia, dizziness and fall risk together and plan the training.
Option 03WHOLE BODY

Whole-body health alongside cognitive health

Under review
  • Lymphatic circulation therapy
  • PRP anti-aging program
  • IVNT intravenous nutrient therapy
  • These do not replace cognitive treatment and are not offered to everyone.

The treatment and care options are still under medical review and not yet finalized. The actual items, methods and frequency are explained individually after your visit. Lecanemab requires an eligibility assessment and safety monitoring such as MRI, and treatments such as TMS are not offered to the general public for blanket prevention. The whole-body items are not presented as preventing dementia or improving cognitive function.

Integrated collaborative care led by Neurology

Neurology sets the plan,
and other departments join as needed.

Neurology oversees diagnosis and treatment planning, and brings in the departments you need, considering cognitive function, physical function and other conditions together.

LeadDr. Yeon-Jeong Kim, Neurology · Oversees diagnosis and treatment planning
TeamGeriatric Medicine · Assessment of health in later life, frailty and multiple conditions
TeamInternal Medicine · Management of conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia
TeamRehabilitation Medicine · Rehabilitation of cognition, gait, balance, strength and daily function
TeamRadiology · Brain imaging, reading and support for follow-up assessment
TeamKorean Medicine · Korean medicine care and health management for your individual condition

Several departments take part as needed. Not every patient visits every department, and the detailed scope of each department will be announced once finalized.

Continuing care, alongside treatment and beyond

Daily life until your next visit
is part of the care, too.

Sleep and mood, chronic conditions, lifestyle and family caregiving. We check your current condition and progress and adjust the care plan.

01Sleep · Mood

We look at sleep problems, depression and anxiety, and medications together.

02Chronic conditions · Risk factors

Hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia are managed with Geriatric and Internal Medicine.

03Lifestyle · Exercise · Nutrition

We guide care that fits your physical function and living environment.

04Caregiver education · Counseling

We listen to the changes your family has noticed and guide them on caregiving.

05Follow-up assessment

We check cognitive function, daily function and response to treatment, and adjust the timing of reassessment.

Clinics

Clinics within the
Brain Health & Dementia Prevention Center.

Open a clinic for its tests, treatments and doctors, or a condition below for symptoms and causes.

NeurologyMemory Clinic
Mild Cognitive Impairment →Alzheimer's Dementia →Vascular Dementia →Cognitive Decline →
NeurologyLeqembi (Lecanemab) Treatment
Mild Cognitive Impairment →Alzheimer's Dementia →
NeurologyCerebrovascular Disease
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) →Brain Aneurysm →
NeurologyMovement Disorders
Tremor →Parkinson's Disease →Gait Disorder →
A separate start for prevention

If you have no symptoms yet
but want to check early.

The Brain Health Checkup is not only for those suspected of dementia. We keep the checkup that reviews your health separate from center care based on its results, and connect the two.

Signature Program
Brain Health Checkup

We review your current cognition and lifestyle, and connect you to the care and visits you need based on the results.
Consultation
Not sure where to start?

From a preventive check to memory changes and care after a diagnosis, talk to us first.
Archive

Videos and articles
on this subject.

Videos, columns, press coverage and patient stories published by Kwangdong Hospital that relate to this center. Tap to go to the original. Linked content is in Korean.

Kwangdong TV (Korean)

Early signs of dementia you must not miss, and how they differ from forgetfulness

Cases of the changes family members notice first. Here are the criteria for recommending a test.

2025.07.24 · Kwangdong TV→
Kwangdong TV (Korean)

Leqembi (lecanemab) for dementia: does memory come back?

What the new drug can and cannot do, with expectations and limits explained separately.

2025.08.28 · Kwangdong TV→
Kwangdong TV (Korean)

When should you be tested for dementia? Self-checks and the dementia testing program

When to be tested, by age and family history. Includes self-check items.

2025.07.25 · Kwangdong TV→
Kwangdong TV (Korean)

Can dementia be prevented? Rules for dementia prevention

What you can do before a diagnosis. Covers the practical items of lifestyle management.

2025.06.17 · Kwangdong TV→
Health information (Korean)

How not to miss early dementia symptoms: the decisive difference from forgetfulness

Remembering when given a hint versus losing the event itself. The line between the two.

2026.09.14 · Neurology→
Health information (Korean)

Leqembi, the new Alzheimer’s drug: effects, who it is for, and precautions

Who qualifies for treatment, and the imaging and blood tests to check beforehand.

2026.09.21 · Neurology→
Health information (Korean)

Dementia prevention exercise · Brain health care you can start now

A list of what those without a diagnosis can start doing today.

2026.01.30 · Health information→
Health information (Korean)

The test featured on SBS “My Little Old Boy”: Kwangdong Hospital’s dementia testing program

The test composition featured on the show, explained item by item.

2025.04.11 · Health information→
Press (Korean)

“Building an integrated brain health platform”: Kwangdong Hospital certified as a Gangnam dementia-care physician hospital

Linking checkup, diagnosis, treatment and care inside one building led to the certification.

2026.09.08 · Press→
Sports Kyunghyang (Korean)

A new turning point in Alzheimer’s treatment: Kwangdong Hospital launches integrated lecanemab care

How diagnosis, administration and follow-up are linked along one route.

2026.06.30 · Sports Kyunghyang→
Press (Korean)

Will the new dementia drug ‘lecanemab’ change the Alzheimer’s treatment paradigm?

How the drug works and how care changed after its introduction in Korea.

2025.11.21 · Press→
Lecture review (Korean)

Brain health in later life, dementia prevention and treatment, by Dr. Yeon-Jeong Kim, Neurology

A record of a public lecture for family caregivers.

2025.06.26 · Lecture review→
Patient stories (Korean)

Patient stories from Internal Medicine, Neurology and the Wellness Center

A patient’s own account of the path from tests to the results consultation.

2026.06.24 · Patient stories→

Titles, dates and sources are carried over exactly as posted on Kwangdong Hospital’s official boards.

Frequently asked questions

Before your first visit,
check what you want to know.

QIs the center only for people suspected of dementia?+
No. Anyone can consult us: those without symptoms who want to check their brain health, those worried about memory changes, and those who need treatment and continuing care after a diagnosis. Preventive checkups and visits for symptom assessment are guided separately, according to their purpose.
QMy tests are normal, but I do not feel like I used to. What then?+
A result within the normal range and the discomfort you feel need to be looked at together. We review the pattern of change, sleep, mood, medications and daily function, then decide on the care you need and whether to reassess. We do not recommend medication or procedures across the board on the basis of a normal result.
QDo I need every test, treatment and department?+
No. Which tests, treatment and rehabilitation you need, and which departments take part, depends on your visit and assessment results. Several departments can work together, but not every patient visits every department.
QCan anyone receive lecanemab?+
No. It is not a treatment for every case of mild cognitive impairment or dementia. In early Alzheimer’s disease, eligibility is assessed through the necessary diagnosis and confirmation of amyloid pathology, and the decision is made with a specialist after you hear about the expected benefits, side effects and MRI safety monitoring.
QWhat should I prepare before the visit?+
If you have previous test results, imaging and a list of your medications, please bring them. Notes on what has changed and since when are helpful. If possible, come with a family member who knows your daily life well.

From the first worry
to steady care for everyday life.

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