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Diagnosing Alzheimer's: How Alzheimer's is diagnosed
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Early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's dementia
Diagnosing Alzheimer's dementia
Ruling out other conditions
Assessing memory problems and other symptoms
Laboratory tests
Brain-imaging tests
Future of diagnosis
Benefit of an early diagnosis
Early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's dementia
Early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's dementia include:
- Memory impairment, such as difficulty remembering events
- Difficulty concentrating, planning or problem-solving
- Problems finishing daily tasks at home or at work
- Confusion with location or passage of time
- Having visual or space difficulties, such as not understanding distance in driving, getting lost or misplacing items
- Language problems, such as word-finding problems or reduced vocabulary in speech or writing
- Using poor judgment in decisions
- Withdrawal from work events or social engagements
- Changes in mood, such as depression or other behavior and personality changes
Alzheimer's dementia can affect several aspects of your daily life.
When warning signs of Alzheimer's dementia appear, it's important that you get a prompt and accurate diagnosis.
