Diagnose Dementia

Even for a doctor, diagnosing dementia can be difficult, since there are no medical tests available. Instead, doctors look at symptoms, such as the extent of memory loss and confusion. Some of these symptoms can be similar in the early stages to normal signs of aging. Learn how doctors diagnose dementia.

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What is Multi-Infarct Dementia?
Multi-infarct dementia is often caused by caused by numerous small strokes in the brain and significantly impairs an elder's memory.

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Mom is showing signs of dementia, but doesn't recognize it. Do I tell her?
If your elderly mother is showing signs of dementia, getting her doctor involved is the best way to tell an elderly parent they have dementia.

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