You know this if you have stood in a flowing stream and felt the water rushing past you. Or, if you've gone whitewater rafting down a raging river. Even mere images of a place like Niagara Falls help you appreciate just how strong moving water is.
A Dr. Dede Bonner , Health Education, answered. There is no one kind of doctor who specializes exclusively in treating Alzheimerâs. Ask your family doctor or your local chapter of the Alzheimerâs Association for names. The types of Alzheimerâs specialists include: -Neurologists: Specialists in nervous system and brain disorders (do not confuse with neurosurgeons, who do not treat Alzheimerâs disease patients). Geriatric neurologists have special training in dealing with elderly patients. -Psychiatrists: Specialists in mental illness.
To diagnose Alzheimer's dementia, doctors evaluate your signs and symptoms and conduct several tests. An accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer's dementia is an important first step to ensure you have appropriate treatment, care, family education and plans for the future. Early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's dementia include: 1  Memory impairment, such as difficulty remembering events. 2  Difficulty concentrating, planning or problem-solving. 3  Problems finishing daily tasks at home or at work. 4  Confusion with location or passage of time.