Brain Imaging
A brain imaging test may sometimes be necessary to rule out the possibility of other conditions that may cause the symptoms and check for brain changes. Imaging tests include:
- CT or MRI [10]
- PET Scan [11]
When to See a Doctor
The best time to talk to a doctor is when someone is getting more forgetful or when memory issues are already affecting how they live their everyday lives.
Other indications that you should see a doctor are:
- difficulty doing routine chores
- confusion with time and place
- problem finding the right words to use when speaking
- having trouble joining or following conversations
- personality and mood changes