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10 Steps to Approach Memory Concerns in Others
August 21, 2023If you notice changes in friends, family, or others close to you and are concerned...
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Visiting Your Doctor
July 20, 2023Effective communication with your doctor is important when you are seeking a diagnosis for memory loss. Ask questions, be prepared to answer questions, and be as honest as possible.
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Talking To Your Elderly Loved One About Giving Up Driving
July 20, 2023Talking to an elderly loved one about giving up their driver's license can be a difficult and emotional conversation. For many seniors, driving represents independence and freedom, and giving up that privilege can feel like a major loss. However, it's important to recognize that safety must come first, and if your loved one is no longer able to drive safely, it's important to address the issue.
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10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s
July 13, 2023Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer's or other dementia. Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills.
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Recognizing At-Risk Signs in Your Loved One
July 13, 2023It is a common phenomenon for us as humans to fail to notice slow-evolving changes that we are exposed to daily or in regular intervals.
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What is Alzheimer’s Disease?
July 13, 2023Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks.
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What Is Dementia?
July 13, 2023You notice that your elderly loved one is forgetting important details like appointments or conversations you've recently had. They seem to be struggling to find the right words and may be experiencing mood changes or difficulty completing simple tasks. You're concerned that these could be signs of dementia, but you're not sure what that means or what steps to take next.
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Why Get Checked?
July 10, 2023To diagnose Alzheimer’s, physicians may use medical history, mental status tests, physical and neurological exams, diagnostic tests, and brain imaging. Concerned about memory loss or other problems? Learn about the importance of receiving an early diagnosis, what questions you should ask your physician, and how to get support after a diagnosis.
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Medical Tests for Diagnosing Alzheimer’s
July 7, 2023There is no single diagnostic test that can determine if a person has Alzheimer’s disease. Physicians (often with the help of specialists such as neurologists, neuropsychologists, geriatricians and geriatric psychiatrists) use a variety of approaches and tools to help make a diagnosis. Although physicians can almost always determine if a person has dementia, it may be difficult to identify the exact cause.
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