Dr. Denise Compton is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in work with seniors, particularly individuals with cognitive disorders, such as Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease, and their families. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Hendrix College, master’s degree from Columbia University, Teachers College, and doctorate from Utah State University. She completed her internship at Tulane University Medical School.

From 1993 – 2010 Dr. Compton provided psychological services in a variety of settings in South Florida.  Prior to coming to UAMS, Dr. Compton served as Director of the Louis and Anne Green Memory & Wellness Center of Florida Atlantic University where she oversaw a variety of programs and services for persons with mild and moderate cognitive impairment.  These included a Memory Disorder Clinic offering comprehensive memory evaluations; caregiver education, counseling, and support; a driver assessment program; an adult day center, and a variety of research projects.

At the UAMS Thomas and Lyon Longevity Clinic Dr. Compton is a part of the cognitive assessment team providing comprehensive neuropsychological assessments of memory and cognition as well as emotional factors that affect cognition, such as depression, anxiety and stress.  Her goal is to help each patient and family to understand the nature and extent of the problems they are experiencing, as well as to offer recommendations for both medical and lifestyle interventions that can serve to maximize independent functioning and quality of life.

Dr. Compton has served as co-investigator on a number of research projects, including:  In-home Cognitive Retraining for Individuals with Early-stage Alzheimer’s Disease, Functional Communications for Persons with Early-stage Alzheimer’s Disease, Couples Face the Challenge of Mild Memory Problems, and Adherence to Treatment Recommendations of Persons with Mild Alzheimer’s Disease.

 
Dr. Compton is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Gerontological Society of America.

Professional Certifications and Education

• American Psychological Association
• Gerontological Society of America
• University: Utah State University
• Internship: Tulane University Medical School

Specialties

• Geropsychology
• Cognitive Disorders
• Geriatrics

Conditions/Diseases Treated

UAMS doctors treat a broad range of conditions some of which may not be listed below.

Languages Spoken

• English

Medical Interpreters are available to help patients communicate with hospital and clinic staff. Other services available is translation of patient education materials and hospital forms. For more information, please contact interpreting services at 501-395-8231 or visit us on the web.

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