How do I know is my husband's memory loss is Alzheimer's?
Many people begin to wonder whether forgetting a name or losing their keys is a sign of normal aging, depression or Alzheimer's. You are not alone! There are red flags to help you identify symptoms of early Alzheimers; check out the "10 signs of Alzheimer's Disease" on the Alzheimer Association website {Alzheimer's Association.com}. If you feel that your husband evidences some of these, it is suggested he have a full neuropsychiatric battery of tests to get a baseline. This can be done privately by a neuropsychiatrist or at one of the NAI/NIH Alzheimer Disease Centers in your local area. These Centers provide evaluation and treatment including drug research studies. Once you have a baseline, if your husband shows future memory loss, you can then reevaluate for clarity of diagnosis.
