How is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed?
There is no single or simple test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. A detailed medical history, physical examination and series of neurological tests are conducted. The process is intended to rule out any other possible cause of symptoms. A completely conclusive diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can only be made by analyzing the brain following death. However, physicians today can accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s disease 80% to 90% of the time.
