What should I do if I think I have Alzheimer's disease?

What should I do if I think I have 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...

If one thinks that one is developing Alzheimer's disease, seeking out medical attion in a prompt fashion would probably be the best way to go. Again, just alieving any anxiety in the individual that might not have it makes sense, but if in fact that person has the illness, initiaing treatment is a great idea. And although we do not have a cure for this disease state just yet, I feel hopeful that we will in the near future. We do have medications that can slow down the progressive decline associated with the illness. Why do we want to do that? Well the answer is, if we're able to maintain the functional status of the individual affected by this illness, that's great news. We can maintain someone's dignity, that's great news. And early prompt attention will often times beget that.