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Tip 1 - Tests for Alzheimer's & Dementia

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by Joyce Machani | permalink

Concerned about memory loss or other symptoms? Learn about diagnostic testing for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, including memory evaluation, brain imaging like MRI and CT scans, cognitive ability tests, neurological examinations and mental status.
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For further reading: http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_steps_to_diagnosis.asp ^[1]

Tip 2 - Diagnosis of Alzheimer's & Dementia

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by Heidi Bailey | permalink

Concerned about memory loss or other symptoms? Learn steps to diagnosing Alzheimer's disease and dementia, finding a physician who can diagnose with accuracy, and the importance of early diagnosis.
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For further reading: http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_diagnosis.asp ^[2]

Tip 3 - Dementia Diagnosis & Diagnostic Testing | Alzheimer's Association

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by El Juanito | permalink

Diagnostic tests and screening guidelines for dementia, guidance on differential diagnosis, imaging and biomarkers – visit our Professional Resource Center.
Tags: dementia diagnosis, diagnostic tests, diagnostic testing, diagnostic guidelines, differential diagnosis

For further reading: http://www.alz.org/health-care-professionals/dementia-diagnosis-diagnostic-tests.asp ^[3]

Tip 4 - Alzheimer's Disease: Diagnosis & Tests

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by greg harbar | permalink

To get the full benefit of Alzheimer's treatments, early diagnosis is important. These articles describe what doctors are looking for -- and what you need to do.
Tags: Alzheimer's Disease, Apo E, dementia, Alzheimer's diagnosis, Alzheimer's test, Alzheimer diagnosis, Alzheimer test

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/guide/alzheimers-disease-diagnosis-tests ^[4]

Tip 5 - Making the Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by bill figlyar | permalink

WebMD provides an overview of diagnostic tests for Alzheimer's disease.
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For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/guide/making-diagnosis-tests ^[5]