Does Medicare Cover a Neurological Examination for an Alzheimer’s Evaluation?
Learn which Part B visits may cover dementia evaluation, what to bring, and where added costs can arise.
Category Alzheimer’s
Balloon Volleyball for Alzheimer’s: Supplies, Setup, and Safety Tips
A practical guide to supplies, seated play, rule adaptations, and reducing fall and balloon hazards.
How Legal Capacity Works After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Learn who decides capacity, when legal documents still work, and why guardianship should remain a last resort.
Does Smoking Increase the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?
See how smoking level and years since quitting relate to Alzheimer's risk—and what the evidence cannot prove.
Can a Neurological Examination Rule Out Alzheimer’s or Other Dementias?
Learn what a neurological exam can show, which tests may follow, and what to do when cognitive symptoms keep worsening.
How the Neuropsychological Evaluation Fits Into an Alzheimer’s Diagnostic Workup
Learn when detailed cognitive testing adds value, what its results reveal, and why it cannot confirm Alzheimer's alone.
Early Signs of Young-Onset Dementia Families Often Notice First
Learn which early changes families may spot before memory loss and when a persistent pattern deserves medical evaluation.
Cholesterol Management and Alzheimer’s Prevention: Benefits, Limits, and Next Steps
Separate cholesterol's proven heart and stroke benefits from its still-uncertain role in preventing Alzheimer's disease.
How Namenda Works in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Learn what Namenda targets, what its trial results mean, and what caregivers should watch during dose increases.
Before Getting a Neurological Examination for Alzheimer’s: Benefits and Limitations
Learn what a neurological exam can reveal, what it cannot confirm, and how to prepare for the broader dementia workup.