{"id":4610,"date":"2025-08-12T20:36:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T01:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mickeylieberman.com\/alzheimers\/?p=4610"},"modified":"2025-04-24T09:32:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T14:32:33","slug":"how-is-dementia-diagnosed-at-an-early-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mickeylieberman.com\/alzheimers\/how-is-dementia-diagnosed-at-an-early-stage\/","title":{"rendered":"How is Dementia Diagnosed at an Early Stage?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dementia Diagnosed at an Early Stage<\/span><\/p>\n

Dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s Care and treatment become easier and more effective if the disease can be diagnosed at an early stage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Generally, the early symptoms, such as memory loss, personality change, cognition problems, etc., go unnoticed as people mistake them for signs of aging.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It is important not to ignore these early warning signs and seek medical assistance as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why is early diagnosis important?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

If dementia is diagnosed at an early stage, it helps with planning and properly preparing for the future. It includes gathering knowledge and understanding of any available treatments.<\/span><\/p>\n

It also helps in making financial arrangements and other preparations for seeking care at a Dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s Care Facility at a later stage, as the disease progresses.<\/span><\/p>\n

Symptoms of dementia can be caused by several conditions, many of which are treatable and reversible. So, an early diagnosis can help identify and treat the cause before it worsens.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, most of the available treatments for dementia work best if started early on at the onset of the disease. Early intervention can stop further decline.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who should you consult for a diagnosis of dementia?<\/span><\/p>\n

The moment you find some behavioral changes in yourself or you’re relative and suspect it could be dementia, then the first person you should consult is your primary care physician<\/span><\/p>\n

If he\/she feels that the symptoms indicate dementia, he\/she may refer you to a specialist such as a psychiatrist, neurologist, or neuropsychologist, who will examine you, and if found eligible, refer you for subsidized Dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s Care.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aged care assessment teams comprising doctors, nurses, and occupational therapists are also available at various hospitals and aged care nursing homes.<\/span><\/p>\n

They assess the needs of the elderly, approve their eligibility for certain Government funding and packages, and make recommendations on the level of aged care nursing that they require.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aged care assessment teams help the elderly get the right kind of Dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s Care.<\/span><\/p>\n

The moment you suspect that an aged relative is showing some behavioral or cognitive changes that point towards dementia, you must take them to a professional for a complete evaluation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Early diagnosis may help better management of the disease. <\/span><\/p>\n

In case professionals confirm that your aged relative has dementia, you are left with two choices: either you take care of them, or leave them under the care of professionals at a Dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s Care Facility.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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