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Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Is Crucial for Effective Planning and Treatment
Half of all patients with Alzheimer’s are already in the moderate to severe stages of the disease by the time they are diagnosed. Increased attention to the early stages of AD is essential for proper treatment, planning and caregiver support.
5 CommentsMedical Tests Used to Diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease
There are several diagnostic tools that doctors use to test for Alzheimer’s disease. If a senior is experiencing unusual memory problems, confusion or changes in behavior, it is important to make an appointment with their physician as soon as possible.
1 CommentWhat Doctors Diagnose Alzheimer's Disease?
You are seeing signs of Alzheimer's disease and want answers. What doctor should you see? Your family doctor can suspect Alzheimer's or other dementia, but they may not be qualified to diagnosis the disease.
0 CommentsHow are Strokes Diagnosed and Treated?
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly interrupted, or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts.
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Diagnostic Criteria Questions
Who can do cognitive testing for someone who has dementia? Must satisfy both long-term care insurer and possibly Social Security disability.
3 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Mar 28, 2024I believe dementia is starting.
6 AnswersGeaton777 Answered Mar 23, 2024Sister was right in front of our mom, who was looking at sis with a dead stare. Then mom jumped as she suddenly saw her. What happened?
9 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Mar 22, 2024SLUMS test score versus reality.
4 Answerswaytomisery Replied Mar 13, 2024
Diagnostic Criteria Discussions
I wonder the statistics, of how many seniors have undiagnosed dementia. I feel like it goes undiagnosed, for a lot of seniors.
8 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Mar 30, 2024What to do? Dad had angiogram on right leg, 1 month later got him home, same thing starting on left leg, where to go from here?
5 CommentsSusieJay Commented Jul 2022Just wanted to share...
8 CommentsMJ1929 Commented Mar 2022I saw a question about UTIs...
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- Alzheimer's & Dementia
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- Burnout
- Chemotherapy
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