YouCanBeTheOne.com | A Guide To Alzheimer's Information

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Five conversations about memory problems. Who to talk to, what steps to take, how to guide the way.

Your loved one who is having problems

If you're the one having problems, move to conversation two

Ask your loved one how they're doing
Tell them they have your support
Let them know what you're seeing

Your family

The signs and symptoms you're seeing
Ask if others are noticing anything
Share The Symptom Tracker and Clock Draw Test

How to talk to your family

Doctor's staff

Ask for a special visit to discuss memory problems
Ask staff for additional time for the appointment
Tell them you don't want to wait for a regular checkup

The doctor

Primary care of specialists (geriatrician, neurologist, or psychiatrist)

Tell them you're worried about the signs you're seeing
Show them filled out tools (Clock Draw Test and Symptom Tracker)
Ask them for a diagnosis
Ask about treatment options

The doctor

Primary care of specialists (geriatrician, neurologist, or psychiatrist)

Setting treatment goals together

How to start tracking treatment

4. It's time for a diagnosis and treatment

5. Find out what to do after a diagnosis

6. Get tools and support for all the conversations

You may need a little help to get the conversations with your loved one, family or the doctor going.

The Alzheimer's Disease Screening Discussion Group (ADSDG), a group of doctors, caregivers, and senior health experts, contributed to the information on this site.

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