Are you worried that your parent or other loved one has Alzheimer’s disease?

This terrible disease is increasing at an alarming rate, especially as the Baby Boomers start to age, but you should know that not every type of memory loss or forgetfulness means Alzheimer’s disease.

It’s important to talk to your family member’s doctor about what you’ve observed. A memory evaluation may be in order, to help diagnose – or rule out – Alzheimer’s.

When it comes to diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, time is of the essence. The best hope doctors have of treating it with success comes earlier in the disease process. Earlier diagnosis also gives your loved one more time to come to terms with what is happening… to do the things that are important and to have input about future medical care and other decisions.

I know it can be frightening to think that someone you love could have a disease that changes everything in his or her life – and yours. I also understand what it’s like to see someone suffer with this disease. My grandmother and my great grandmother both had Alzheimer’s, before we had the medical treatments and diagnostic tools that are available now.

For the sake of your mother, father or other family member, I encourage you to take the next step to help, right away. Talk to your doctor or feel free to call the Thomson Memory Center to schedule a time to talk. With early diagnosis, plenty of support and interventions like the memory fitness programs we offer at Thomson Memory Center, there is hope.

To schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Christina Blodgett Dycus, please call Thomson Memory Center: (847) 469-7537.