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Symptoms and Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease

Find out about the symptoms of Alzheimer's and how the disease is diagnosed. 

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Do Memory Problems Always Mean Alzheimer's Disease?

Learn how to tell the difference between normal age-related memory loss and signs of a more serious problem like mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Sometimes, forgetfulness is caused by a treatable health condition.
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How Is Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosed?

Doctors can diagnose "possible Alzheimer's dementia," "probable Alzheimer's dementia," or some other problem causing memory complaints. Learn about the benefits of early diagnosis.
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How Biomarkers Help Diagnose Dementia

Learn about biomarkers — measures of what’s happening in the body — used in dementia detection and research, including brain imaging tests such as MRI and PET.
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