What do I do if I think a loved one has Alzheimer's disease?

What do I do if I think a loved one has Alzheimer's disease?

Gus Alva (Medical Director, ATP Clinical Research) gives expert video advice on: What do I do if I think a loved one has Alzheimer's disease?; How is Alzheimer's disease diagnosed?; Who can diagnose Alzheimer's disease or dementia? and more...

At the very first suspicion of Alzheimer's disease, I think that seeking out a medical professional would make the most sense. There are three emergent situations now with the patients: delirium, depression, and dementia. Each one could be deathly for the individual, not necessarily over the same time frame, but in essence, if there is a suspicion that this is Alzheimer's disease, it's better to find out sooner than later. It turns out that the earlier we do something about this problem, the better the potential outcome for that individual who may have Alzheimer's.