What's Involved in Getting a Dementia Diagnosis?

Unfortunately, getting a dementia diagnosis is not a clear cut process. A diagnosis is given by process of elimination. Because of this, misdiagnosis is fairly common.

Typically if a person is exhibiting cognitive difficulties and dementia is in question, the doctor will:

• Review medical and family history  
• Perform a physical examination  
• Conduct cognitive assessments  
• Run laboratory tests  
• Order imaging tests  

It can be quite the process and even the cognitive assessments can take several hours to perform as the person is often given a battery of different cognitive exams.  

To learn more check out: NHS