Patient Resources
Plain-language answers to the questions families ask us most.
Early Detection & Risk
Warning signs, what family history and genes mean for you, the blood tests worth knowing about, and the steps that lower risk.
Memory Loss or Normal Aging? How to Tell the Difference
Occasionally forgetting a name is normal. Asking the same question repeatedly is not. A plain-language guide to when memory changes deserve an evaluation.
Read the guideAlzheimer's in Your Family: What to Do If You're Worried About Your Genes
What a parent's or sibling's Alzheimer's means for your own risk, what the APOE gene does, when genetic testing makes sense, and the practical steps to take now.
Read the guideBlood Tests for Alzheimer's: What They Show and Who Should Get One
The routine lab work every memory evaluation needs, the new blood tests that detect signs of Alzheimer's disease, who those tests are for, and questions to ask your doctor.
Read the guideTreatable Causes of Memory Loss
Medications, vitamin deficiencies, thyroid problems, sleep apnea, depression, and hearing loss can all affect memory, and many improve with treatment. What your doctor checks for.
Read the guideLowering Your Risk of Dementia: What the Research Shows
A 2024 Lancet Commission report linked nearly half of dementia cases to 14 risk factors people can change. What those factors are and where to start.
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Diagnosis & Treatment
How a memory evaluation works, what a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment means, and the FDA-approved treatments for early Alzheimer's disease.
What to Expect at a Memory Evaluation
A plain-language guide to your first visit at Memory Treatment Centers: what to bring, what happens during cognitive testing, and what comes after.
Read the guideLeqembi (Lecanemab): What Families Should Know
How Leqembi works, who may be eligible, and how treatment is given. Memory Treatment Centers was among the first practices in the U.S. to infuse Leqembi.
Read the guideKisunla (Donanemab): What Families Should Know
How Kisunla works, who may be eligible, and how treatment is given at Memory Treatment Centers.
Read the guideMild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): What the Diagnosis Means
MCI means memory or thinking has changed more than expected for your age while daily life stays largely independent. What causes it, how it can change over time, and why it matters for treatment.
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Families & Caregivers
How to raise memory concerns with someone you love, what to do after a diagnosis, and how to look after yourself as a caregiver.
How to Talk With a Loved One About Memory Changes
You've noticed changes in a parent or spouse and don't know how to bring it up. Practical advice on timing, wording, and getting to an evaluation together.
Read the guideAfter a Diagnosis: First Steps for Patients and Families
A practical checklist for the weeks after a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or MCI: treatment decisions, legal and financial planning in Florida, safety, and support.
Read the guideCaring for Yourself While Caring for Someone With Dementia
Caring for a loved one with memory loss is demanding. The signs of caregiver stress, practical ways to get help, and the support available through Medicare's GUIDE program.
Read the guideThese guides are for education and are not medical advice. For guidance about your own situation, talk with your provider.
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