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Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease
Early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's dementia
Assessing memory problems and other symptoms
Brain imaging tests
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Early symptoms of Alzheimer's dementia
Diagnosing Alzheimer's dementia
Ruling out other conditions
Testing memory loss and other symptoms
Mental status testing
Neuropsychological tests
Interviews with friends and family
Laboratory tests
Brain-imaging tests
Future of diagnosis
Benefit of an early diagnosis
Assessing memory problems and other symptoms
Brain imaging tests
Content
Early symptoms of Alzheimer's dementia
Diagnosing Alzheimer's dementia
Ruling out other conditions
Testing memory loss and other symptoms
Mental status testing
Neuropsychological tests
Interviews with friends and family
Laboratory tests
Brain-imaging tests
Future of diagnosis
Benefit of an early diagnosis
Content
By Mayo Clinic Staff
Alzheimer's disease can be diagnosed in many ways. Often, it's diagnosed through an exam by a member of your healthcare team. The healthcare professional asks about your symptoms and may order several tests. The health professional may talk with your friends and family members to find out more about your symptoms and behavior.
It's important to get an accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer's, the most common type of dementia. The correct diagnosis is an important first step toward getting the right plans in place for you. These include treatment, care, family education and plans for the future.
