10 Questions to ask about Alzheimer’s
• Diagnosis • Medical visits • Treatment
It can be easy to forget questions you want to ask your loved one’s doctor or a caregiver support group about Alzheimer’s. This list may be a helpful guide.
Is it Alzheimer’s or normal aging?
The differences between early warning signs of Alzheimer’s and normal aging can often be difficult to determine. It’s important to be able to identify these differences so you can determine if your loved one should see a doctor.
Brain imaging for Alzheimer’s
• Diagnosis • Prevention • Tests
Your loved one probably received a brain scan to aid in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. Now, new brain scan technology may help doctors diagnose the disease years before symptoms start, opening up future treatment possibilities.
6 Interesting facts about Alzheimer’s disease
• Diagnosis • Risk of Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer’s is one of the most common diseases affecting older people in the United States. Discover some thought-provoking facts about Alzheimer’s and the impact it has on the people who have it, their caregivers, and society as a whole.
What are the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease?
• Diagnosis • Symptoms • Risk of Alzheimer's disease
Many of the signs of Alzheimer’s, like forgetfulness and confusion, are pretty well known. Still, it’s important to learn more about what specifically to look for. Understanding the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s will help if you think a loved one is at risk.
Who can provide an Alzheimer’s diagnosis?
• Diagnosis • Symptoms • Medical visits
It can vary from situation to situation. Your best bet is to go see a primary care physician, who can then recommend what other doctors to visit. No matter what, you are a vital part of the process. Doctors might use observations you make about your loved one to help make an accurate diagnosis.
Is it Alzheimer’s disease or normal aging?
This can be a pressing question facing people as they age, because it can often be very difficult to tell the difference between ordinary forgetfulness and something more serious. Learn to distinguish between normal behavior and actions that might be early warning signs of Alzheimer’s.
Is there a special test for Alzheimer’s disease?
• Diagnosis • Medical visits • Tests
There is no one test that can tell if a person has Alzheimer’s. Instead, a doctor may order several tests and use the information to make a diagnosis. It’s important to learn about these tests, because early diagnosis can help people with Alzheimer’s benefit from therapy.
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