Alzheimer's Disease
Patient Education

Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Alzheimer's Disease

From your initial diagnosis throughout your treatment and care, you will have questions about your Alzheimer's. Our patient education guide lists questions to discuss with your doctor so you can make informed decisions about your condition.

Question About My Diagnosis

• Do I have a memory loss problem or other cognitive changes?
• Do you think my memory loss symptoms are due to Alzheimer's disease?
• What tests do I need?
• Do I need to see a specialist? What will that cost? Will my insurance cover it?
• Will my new symptoms affect how I manage my other health conditions?

Questions About My Treatment

• Are Alzheimer's treatments available?
• Is there a generic alternative to the medicine you're prescribing?
• Are there any clinical trials of experimental treatments I should consider?
• If my diagnosis is Alzheimer's disease, will you or another doctor manage my ongoing care? Can you help me get a plan in place for ongoing care?
• What should I expect to happen over the long term?

Questions About My Lifestyle & Family

• Do I need to follow any restrictions?
• What changes should I make in my routine?
• Is Alzheimer's genetic?