Diagnosing Alzheimer's and Other Dementias

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1. is it true the yunger the person is the the quicker the go...

   - is it true the yunger the person is the the quicker the go true all the stages of alzheimer's
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2. Should my husband go to an Alzheimer's specialist for testing and diagnosis?

   - My husband took a test for Alzheimer's to see if he had it, in our primary Doctors office. It was 30 questions and he missed one. I have been told that this is not really a test and he needs to go to an Alzheimer's Dr. for a longer test. Is this true?
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3. Should I be tested to see if I'm likely to get Alzheimer's disease since my mother had it?

   - My mother suffered from Alzheimer's disease. I had really hoped being a smoker and drinker may have accelerated this. However I now find myself (68), having many of these symptoms. Do you recommend the test now available to determine if you are likely to have this disease?
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4. How to Convince Someone to Get an Evaluation for Dementia

   - How can I get someone evaluated for dementia who's resistant to the idea?
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5. Does my husband have symptoms of dementia?

   - My husband's behaviour has been erratic, confused, repetitious, forgetful and indecisive. Are these signs of dementia?
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6. What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's?

   - What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's? How can I tell if my mother has Alzheimer's or dementia? I just know she's forgetting more and more.
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7. Is rapid memory loss a sign of Alzheimer's?

   - My grandfather has memory loss but refuses to see a doctor for a diagnosis. Is it Alzheimer's or something else?
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8. Are strokes or Alzheimer's to blame for my mother's memory loss?

   - Are strokes or Alzheimer's to blame for my mother's memory loss? Find out more at www.caring.com
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9. Is brain shrinking an Alzheimer's diagnosis?

   - A loved one has some small amount of shrinking of the brain as shown on MRI. Is this a diagnosis of Alzheimer's? If so how does this affect him emotionally?
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10. How do I get my husband to cope with his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis?

    - I feel my husband is in denial about his father's Alzheimer's disease. Even though this has been confirmed by a doctor and my father-in-law is on medications for the disease, there are still things my husband makes excuses for, for his dad...
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