Diagnosis
- Introduction
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Prevention
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Caregiving
- Coping with Emotional Changes
- Coping with Memory Loss
- Costs and Insurance
- Creating a Daily Routine
- Exercise
- Health and Wellbeing of the Caregiver
- Home Safety Adjustments
- Mental Exercises
- Respite Care
- Talking to Children about Alzheimer's
- Talking to Friends about Alzheimer's
- Telling Someone They Have Alzheimer's
- Transition to Assisted Living
- Transition to Nursing Home
- Work
- Related Conditions
- Resources
There is no definitive test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease, even in patients showing signs of dementia. Most patients are "diagnosed" using a combination of several tests and screenings that will both rule out other disorders and measure the progress of brain function and memory loss.
Alzheimer's Assessment
If Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia is suspected in a patient, the patient will often undergo a…
Alzheimer's Staging
There are seven stages of Alzheimer's disease and each stage requires a different caregiving approach. When a patient is diagnosed with Alzheimer, they will generally…
Brain Scan
A brain scan has been shown to detect early stages Alzheimer's (plaque) on the brain before any symptoms present themselves. A brain scan can also help diagnose Alzheimer's…
Talking with Your Doctor
Come to each doctor's appoitment with a prepared list of questions about your or your loved one's condition as well as details regarding any changes in the patient's…
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