Cherie Brown-Strikwerda is a neurologist based in Perth, WA, Australia. She works with people who are dealing with memory and thinking changes, plus nervous system problems that can affect speech, movement, and everyday function. Neurology can feel overwhelming, so care is usually about making things clearer and building a practical plan that fits real life.
In many cases, her work involves conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Memory loss is more than just “forgetting things” for a lot of families. Over time, it can change how someone manages routines, recognises people, or keeps up with conversations. At times, she also helps with frontotemporal dementia, where changes can show up in behaviour or language rather than only memory.
Cherie also looks after people with motor neuron conditions. That can include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease), as well as related disorders such as primary lateral sclerosis. These illnesses can bring changes in muscle strength, movement, and breathing. The focus here is on supporting the person and their carers, while keeping an eye on symptoms as they evolve.
Another part of her patient care is speech and communication. She works with people with developmental dysphasia familial, where language and speaking can be harder to manage from an early age. Helping families understand what to expect and what supports might help can make a big difference, even when progress is gradual.
When someone is referred, she takes the time to sort out what might be going on and what the next steps could be. In many cases, that means working through symptoms calmly, checking what matters most to the person, and coordinating with other health professionals as needed. She aims to keep appointments straightforward and not overly rushed.
Over the course of her work, she builds solid day-to-day experience in caring for people with neurological conditions that affect thinking, speech, and movement. Her medical training supports this work, with a clear focus on neurologic assessment and ongoing care.
Neurology keeps moving, especially in dementia and motor neuron diseases. She also keeps up with new research so care can reflect the latest understanding, and she may be involved in discussions around clinical trials when they are relevant for a person’s situation.
