Alzheimer's Disease Screening
Even if you don't show signs or symptoms of this condition your doctor still may ask you to participate in screening for Alzheimer's Disease if you have common risk factors. Learn more about the specific tests or exams given by your doctor to screen for Alzheimer's Disease.
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Screening for Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without any current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.
Screening Tests or Guidelines
There are several tests that doctors may use to screen for Alzheimer's Disease. Examples include:
- Neurological exam-This exam tests the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles) for evidence of other neurological disorders.
- Wechsler's Logical Memory and Visual Reproduction and Kendrick Object Learning Test-These test may be used if you have Depression symptoms.
- Seven-Minute Screen
- Mini-Mental State Exam
- Memory Impairment Screening
- Self-assessment cognitive test-This is a test that you take on your own to assess your memory.
In addition, genetic testing is available, but the benefits are unknown. Researchers are also studying whether imaging tests would be helpful in screening for Alzheimer's disease.
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