I meet families on a regular basis, and met with thousands throughout my career. I am still surprised to meet with families who suspect their loved one has Alzheimer’s, yet have not had a comprehensive evaluation for an accurate diagnosis…. By Angil Tarach Alzheimer’s Reading Room Bob DeMarco and I have both written articles on causes of dementia . What we have reported is there are reversible and irreversible causes of dementia. Unless a person has a comprehensive evaluation by a geriatric specialist, you don’t know if the dementia is reversible. Worse, you cannot be certain that the diagnosis is correct or accurate. Subscribe to The Alzheimer’s Reading Room–via Email As some of you know, I have 2 chronic incurable illnesses, Sjogren’s Syndrome, and Chronic Fatigue Immune Deficiency Syndrome. It took five years to get an accurate diagnosis. It didn’t happen until I finally found a doctor/specialist that was familiar with the symptoms I experienced. It was difficult, frustrating, physically, and emotionally draining dealing with the unknown. As hard as it was to accept that I was suffering from two rare diseases, it was much more difficult to deal with the unknown. To be unable to take action, and get on with my life. Once I was diagnosed I could accept what the future held, and release a lot of emotions, like fear, guilt, and anger. I could spend my time and energy doing what I could to make the best quality of life possible. Not only did I start feeling better emotionally, I found empowerment in understanding my illness. I find families are often in denial about the possibility of Alzheimer’s

Original Source of Too many are exhibiting signs of Alzheimer’s without being diagnosed