Is It Too Soon to Diagnose Alzheimer’s in People With No Symptoms?

Did you know that you don’t have to experience memory loss or other common dementia-related symptoms to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s?

Alzheimer’s disease often begins with subtle signs that progressively impact daily life. One of the earliest indicators is memory loss, particularly forgetting recently learned information, important dates, or events, and frequently asking the same questions.  As the disease advances, individuals may experience challenges in completing familiar tasks, such as managing finances or following a favorite recipe, and may struggle with finding the right words during conversations. Additionally, changes in mood and personality, including increased confusion, suspicion, depression, or withdrawal from social activities, are common.  Recognizing these symptoms early and consulting a healthcare professional can lead to timely interventions and support. 

Now, however, doctors can use blood tests and other measures to make Alzheimer’s diagnosis, and it is causing concern in the medical community. To learn more about these tests and the concerns they are raising, from a piece by AARP, CLICK HERE.