Dr.. Alzheimer; An expert to deal with memory challenges With age, cognitive and memory problems become one of the most important concerns of many people... Diseases such as progressive amnesia have a great impact on a person's quality of life. In order to fully answer all these questions, we have provided explanations on how to choose an Alzheimer's doctor... Who is an Alzheimer's doctor and what is his specialty?... Specialists who work in the field of forgetfulness and cognitive decline are neurologists (neurologists) or psychiatrists (geriatric psychiatry specialists).. Using detailed tests and checking the patient's symptoms, they diagnose the severity of the disease and suggest specific treatment methods for its management.. The characteristics of a good specialist in this field are: - Having sufficient experience in the field of cognitive diseases - Use of advanced diagnostic methods - Providing combined solutions including drug and non-drug treatment - Ability to communicate effectively with the patient and his family - Scientific and practical skills needed for diagnosis and treatment - Ability to provide a comprehensive treatment plan Dementia diagnosis methods by Dr. Alzheimer The treatment solutions for people with amnesia are not the same.. In some of them, the severity of the disease is more advanced and specialist doctors use severe drug solutions to control this disorder.. Based on this, the choice of amnesia diagnosis methods by these doctors depends on the stage of disease progression, the patient's age and general physical condition, the presence of underlying diseases such as diabetes and the level of care available in the family, diabetes or heart problems, etc.. Alzheimer's we pay... ### Clinical examinations and examination of initial symptoms The first step in diagnosing amnesia is the initial examination, which includes examining the patient's cognitive, behavioral, and emotional symptoms. In this step, the doctor asks questions about the patient's memory problems, behavioral changes, and cognitive abilities.. ### brain imaging tests; A window into the cognitive state For a more accurate diagnosis, the doctor uses brain imaging such as MRI or CT scan to check the structural changes of the brain.. These tests play an important role in identifying brain abnormalities and give the doctor more information about the severity of the disease... ### cognitive and memory tests; Assessment of brain function Diagnosing and evaluating cognitive and memory problems in patients with amnesia requires standard and scientific tests. With the help of these tests, doctors check the progress of the disease and suggest the most appropriate treatment method. Cognitive tests are designed to measure brain abilities such as short-term memory, concentration, language skills, and problem solving. Types of cognitive and memory tests to diagnose amnesia include: - **MMSE test (Mini-Mental Examination):** General evaluation of cognitive function including attention, memory, language and the ability to do simple tasks - **MoCA test (Montreal Cognitive Assessment):** More detailed examination of brain function and identification of minor cognitive disorders - **Clock drawing test:** Evaluation of the patient in planning, spatial understanding and visual memory - **Stroop test:** Evaluation of information processing speed and level of cognitive control of the patient - ** Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST): ** Measuring cognitive flexibility and problem solving - **Cognitive imaging (fMRI and PET Scan):** Examining brain activity and detecting functional changes in the brain of patients with amnesia Treatments suggested by Dr... Alzheimer's Evidence-based and scientific treatments are especially important for patients with amnesia. As an expert in this field, Dr. Alzheimer suggests various methods to control the symptoms of the disease. These treatments include a combination of pharmaceutical and non-pharmacological methods. What methods are there to diagnose Alzheimer's?