"Early diagnosis is beneficial for several reasons. Having an early diagnosis and starting treatment in the early stages of the disease can help preserve function for months to years, even though the underlying disease process cannot be changed. Having an early diagnosis also helps families plan for the future, make living arrangements, take care of financial and legal matters, and develop support networks."
Source:
"National Institute On Aging." N.p., 19 February 2010. Web. 9 Nov 2010. http://www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers/Publications/adfact.htm
If you start developing early signs of dementia or Alzheimer's, you should make an appointment with your doctor to get tests run. This could become very helpful to you in the long run. Having these tests run can help you get a medication, to help slow down the process of losing your memory-but cannot stop the process altogether. Knowing if you have this disease at an early stage will give your family time to plan for the upcoming events of the life down the road, such as the following: legal issues, financial issues and support groups.
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