How Is Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosed?
Doctors numerous diagnostic tests and tools to help evaluate whether a certain person with memory issues is suffering from probable Alzheimer’s dementia in which there is no external cause of memory loss except Alzheimer’s or from possible Alzheimer’s dementia in which dementia might be occurring due to some cause. [4]
To diagnose a person with dementia, the doctors use the following diagnostic methods:
Taking family history
The doctors ask the person suffering from memory loss or the family member about their overall health, diet, changes in personality, changes in behavior, ability to perform daily life activities, past medical issues, and the use of any over-the-counter or prescribed medications.