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How Can Alzheimer S Disease And Dementia Be Diagnosed?

I am 63 yr old female. My father had alzheimers and dementia and died at 83 not knowing anyone and living in and out of the past. I have experienced sudden outbursts of anger that last a several minutes and have substituted words that don t fit in a sentence. I am an educated woman and my fear is that I am developing the same signs my dad started showing in his 60 s. How do I know and what should I do?
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Alzheimer’s is a genetically transmitted disease.
It is diagnosed mainly by clinical signs and symptoms.
You can consult a neurologist and get evaluated.

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How Can Alzheimer S Disease And Dementia Be Diagnosed?

Hi, Alzheimer’s is a genetically transmitted disease. It is diagnosed mainly by clinical signs and symptoms. You can consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.