Jun 7, 2025 · Diagnosis and tests To diagnose the cause of dementia, a healthcare professional must recognize the pattern of loss of skills and function and determine what a person is still …

Jul 8, 2025 · A simple blood test done in a doctor's office can help to diagnose Alzheimer's disease. Find out who can have the test, and how accurate results are.

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Nov 8, 2024 · Blood and imaging tests can rule out other potential causes of your symptoms. They also can check for proteins in the brain that are linked to Alzheimer's disease. The tests …

Mar 22, 2025 · Taking a dementia quiz is more than just an exercise for your brain; it's a proactive step towards maintaining your mental well-being. By identifying potential cognitive issues early …

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Jun 7, 2025 · Dementia isn't one specific disease. Several diseases can cause dementia. Memory loss is one of the early symptoms of dementia. But having memory loss alone doesn't mean …

Sep 18, 2025 · People with mixed dementia – vascular cognitive impairment and either Alzheimer's disease or Lewy body dementia – may benefit from medicines used to treat those …

Jun 7, 2025 · Dementia care at Mayo Clinic Your Mayo Clinic care team Mayo Clinic experts from many disciplines — including neurology, neuroscience, psychology and psychiatry — …

Apr 3, 2024 · Memory loss and dementia The word "dementia" is an umbrella term used to describe a set of symptoms. These symptoms include changes in memory, reasoning, …