Often when a person goes to see a doctor because he or she has concerns about memory or the possibility of Alzheimer's disease, the doctor may recommend "Neuropsychological Testing." It is helpful to have some idea what this is, and what it is used for.

Neuropsychological testing is commonly performed by psychologists. However, other types of clinicians, most commonly educators, may also do the testing. The tests involve evaluations of thinking and memory. They have been designed to evaluate...