Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease

Cognitive, functional & behavioral tests evaluate memory, thinking & simple problem-solving abilities, & may quickly assess changes in behaviors & symptoms. More comprehensive cognitive, functional & behavioral tests are often given by a neuropsychologist to evaluate executive function, judgment, attention & language. Tests may give an overall sense of whether a person is experiencing cognitive symptoms that affect activities of daily living and function and is aware of these symptoms. They may also indicate whether the person knows the date, time, and where he or she is, can remember a short list of words, follow instructions, and perform simple calculations. Common Tests used are AD8, FAQ, Mini-Cog, MMSE, MoCA, NPI-Q #alzheimerssurvivor