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Is it true that dementia is not based on cognitive testing alone?
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Yes. Talking to someone who lives with the patient is most useful.
Answered 2/24/2022
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Early in the course of Alzheimer's, cognitive neuropsychological testing may reveal minimal difficulties with most intellectual functioning, but signs of mild memory issues might be all that is evident. To prove what is emerging may take additional testing and repeat evaluations over time.
Answered 2/27/2022
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