Neurological testing is the last tool available to doctors in making a determination about Alzheimer’s disease. This testing involves patient interview, a series of memory, problem solving and language tests, and an evaluation of emotional health. Neurological testing can identify a battery of behavioral and/or psychiatric disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease.

The diagnosis process for Alzheimer’s disease is long and involves a certain amount of trial and error, but it is critical to get it right. If another cause for memory loss is uncovered, like depression or hypothyroidism, than these diseases can be treated. If Alzheimer’s is diagnosed, the earlier it is detected, the better the outlook becomes. Though Alzheimer’s disease cannot be cured, some of its behavioral symptoms can be treated, and with early detection, a patient can take medication that helps improve their brain functioning. This kind of treatment allows an Alzheimer’s patient to remain active, at home, and functioning in their lives for longer than if the disease had been allowed to develop unchecked.

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