Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Awareness Month: Do seniors with Alzheimer’s need to see a neurologist?

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Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Awareness Month: Do seniors with Alzheimer’s need to see a neurologist?

Courtesy of DHR HealthBy Alejandro Cruz, MDDHR Health Neuroscience InstituteIt is important for seniors who have–or who are suspected to have–Alzheimer’s disease to be evaluated by a neurologist. There are different conditions that can cause dementia other than Alzheimer’s disease; therefore, it is important to determine the cause as there are some conditions that can be treated successfully to avoid any worsening or, in some cases, to improve s…