SEEING
THE DOCTOR
Right
now, there is no single test that can be used to diagnose
Alzheimer’s disease. Instead a combination of several
tests and exams are used.
When
you bring someone in to be checked for Alzheimer’s:
* Give the doctor as much information as you can about the
patient’s medical history.
* Tell the doctor about any illnesses or operations your loved
one has had.
* Give a list of medicines your loved one takes, and any allergies
he or she may have
The
doctor will then:
* Do a physical exam and order some blood tests.
* Do a neurological exam, which means a test of how well he
or she can remember things, follow directions, and do other
thinking skills. |
