What's So Great about an Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's?

What's So Great about an Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's? By Esther Heerema, MSW June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, and one important aspect of brain awareness is knowing just how well your brain is functioning. While you can use the SAGE test at home to screen for memory loss, making an appointment with your doctor is the next important step if you have any concerns. As with other health challenges, there are many benefits to early detection of cognitive problems. More than Half of People Are Not Told of Their Dementia Diagnosis  Think you're being kind by not explaining to someone that they have dementia? Think again. The Alzheimer's Association found that more than half of people are not told of their dementia diagnosis. READ NOW 12 Reasons Why an Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Is Good  Let's face it. No one wants to hear that they have Alzheimer's disease. These 12 reasons help explain why it's better to receive this news sooner as opposed to later. READ NOW Don't Fall for These Half-Truths about Your Brain  It's easier to believe something that has a kernel of truth amidst the myths, but it's often no less wrong. They say that knowledge is power, so protect yourself by knowing these 5 half-truths about your brain.  READ NOW Delirium: Higher Chance of Death and Increased Risk of Dementia  Several different studies warn about the complications that can result from delirium, including an increased risk of death and a higher risk of dementia.  READ NOW Research: Ultrasound Reverses Alzheimer's in Mice  Can the technology used in ultrasound be used in a whole different way to reverse the damage that Alzheimer's does to our brains? READ NOW Does Facebook Really Improve Brain Functioning of Older Adults?  Social interaction has been associated with better brain functioning, but does that hold true for social media use, such as Facebook, as well? READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Could You Have BPD? Quiz: What's Your Yoga Personality? How Much of a Nutrition Whiz Are You? What's Your Fitness Personality? Do You Have PCOS Symptoms? This Quiz Will Tell You. Self Test: How Resilient Are You? What Kind of Parent Are You? How "Type A" Are You? AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.