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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
Neuropsychological tests
You may see a specialist trained in brain conditions and mental health conditions called a neuropsychologist. This specialist can do a range of tests of your memory and thinking skills.
The tests help your doctor and other healthcare professionals decide if you have dementia. The tests help your healthcare team know if you can safely complete daily tasks, such as taking medicines and managing your finances. The tests also provide information on skills you can still do and skills you may have lost. And they can tell your healthcare team if depression may be causing your symptoms.
