How often should Alzheimer's patient get MRI scans done?

I'm not a medical person, but I can't see the need for more scans unless they want a different type of scan such as a PET scan to further confirm the diagnosis.

Once a diagnosis is made, I don't see the value of putting the person through more scans. But then I feel that way about a lot of medical intervention. I'm for it if it helps, but I don't like to put someone with dementia though any more medical procedures than absolutely necessary.

Take care,
Carol

^^What she said.

Carol!! Where's your Like button?? ;)

Thanks for you opinion and I must agree with not doing any unnecessary testing.

However, I am looking for a professional opinion or someone with personal experience in the matter. My mother is only 67 and in great health outside the dementia. I fear we have a long journey and charting the progression of the disease will help the family prepare.