Alzheimer's Diagnosis

If you've curious about Alzheimer's disease, browse this page to learn more about the different tests and exams used for diagnosing Alzheimer's.

Get a first-hand look at how cognitive function is evaluated in this Mini-Cog test for Alzheimer's diagnosis.

This Q & A-style video will help answer many of your Alzheimer's disease questions.

The DETECT device might identify the early stage of Alzheimer's, also known as mild cognitive impairment. Ask about including this as part of your yearly exam.

This sample SLUMS test for Alzheimer's diagnosis includes recall questions and scoring methods. Take it here, and talk to your doctor about the results.

Learn how clinicians use the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) to aid in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease.

The St. Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) test is used to detect mild cognitive impairment, and is especially useful in patients with early Alzheimer's disease.

Several decisions need to be made after an Alzheimer's diagnosis: Who will provide care? What treatments should I try? Ponder these and other considerations here.

This wonderful blog post explains one man's journey from initial diagnosis of Alzheimer's in his mother to taking a bloodtest to predict Alzheimer's in himself.

Get first hand knowledge on the importance of early Alzheimer's disease detection from this Alzheimer's blogger. He's also a caregiver to his 92-year old mother.