How do doctors test for dementia.

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Hello Anon

Thanks for your question; it's a good one.

There are tests that can be done, as well as interviewing the patient and family members. For more on the testing, cut and paste this link: https://www.empowher.com/memory-loss/content/missing-memory-it-normal-aging-or-dementia
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Susan

February 20, 2018 - 2:05pm

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