Dementia brain scan

Dementia brain scan

A brain scan is included in the standard evaluation for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.  Both CT (computed tomography) scans and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans will show brain changes caused by dementia. For more information or if you wish to...
Dementia brain scan

Dementia blood test

A research is currently under way to develop a blood test that can detect dementia up to two decades before people develop any symptoms relating to Alzheimer’s such as memory loss. The research undertaken by researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in...
Will dementia show up on a CT or MRI scan

Will dementia show up on a CT or MRI scan

A brain scan is included in the standard evaluation for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.  Both CT (computed tomography) scans and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans will show brain changes caused by dementia. For more information or if you...
How dementia is diagnosed

How dementia is diagnosed

If you’re worried about your memory, or think you may have dementia, please see your GP. If you’re worried about someone else’s memory problems, encourage them to make an appointment with their GP and perhaps suggest that you go with them. Getting a...
How dementia is diagnosed

Dementia risk factors

There are several risk factors which affect someone getting dementia.  Some of these factors you will not be able to change, such as: Age – dementia usually affects people who are over 65 years old. Above this age, a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or...