Dementia diagnoses are usually done through several tests, usually an MRI of the brain, PET scan, blood work, and a lumbar puncture to analyze cerebrospinal fluid, Dr. Sachdev says.

The number of people with dementia in the UK is expected to rise to 1.4 million in 2040, Alzheimer’s Society writes. As it ...

The specialist will ask you to complete tests similar to those you have already done at your GP surgery. The specialist will see how you answer different types of questions, for example: using your ...

Redirect the patient’s attention if necessary back to you to answer question No. 6. ... this increases the likelihood that a patient may remember questions/answers from the test and score differently ...

A free, three-part webinar series to guide friends and family members caring for someone navigating a new dementia diagnosis is set to launch on Wednesday.Hosted by Belmont Village Senior Living, t… ...

New research has identified markers for frontotemporal dementia, ... Experts Have Answers. This Form Of Dementia Occurs In Midlife—And Is Often ... This Test Could Predict How Alzheimer's ...

Garg always reminds her patients that it’s OK to ask your doctor questions, whether you think they’re the “right” ones or not. Ellison added that not all cognitive changes are related to ...

New research has suggests that a blood test can provide clues about dementia risk, but shouldn't be the sole test. Here's what experts think of the findings.