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BENEFITS OF MEMORY SCREENING

According to the CDC, as more people live long enough to be at of memory issues can help rule out any underlying health condition
greater risk of dementia, the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease is which many see resolved symptoms once treated. Your doctor
estimated to quadruple by 2050. Health officials believe that the can use your results from the memory screen as a baseline during
rise in numbers directly results from increasing diagnosis thanks annual monitoring to discover any changes.
to improvements in testing. Memory screens are an essential If your screen results lead to a diagnosis of AD or other dementia,
part of the testing process. They offer a first glance into any early intervention will allow you to play an active role in your care
possible memory or thinking issues that may be the beginnings of and life planning while you still can. You also have the opportunity
Alzheimer’s disease (AD), other dementia, or even other health to take advantage of therapies that may slow the changes made by
issues. Every person over 65 can benefit from a memory screening, Alzheimer’s or take part in research studies.
and here’s why.
Beyond Memory Screens
What is a Memory Screen? Thanks to scientific advances there are now more than just
Memory screens are quick, simple tests that evaluate your memory cognitive tests to indicate if someone is more susceptible to
and other thinking skills. The test typically has questions to answer, developing Alzheimer’s Disease. One such tests determines the
tasks to perform, or both that take around 10 minutes to complete. presence of a gene called ApoE4, and the genetic risk factors
The screen results will indicate whether or not the person would associated with Alzheimer’s, in particular with the ApoE gene are
benefit from a full medical evaluation. Memory screens do not well documented. In addition to memory screens, having a genetic
diagnose any particular illness and do not replace a consultation test to see if you or a loved one is a carrier of this gene would
or full assessment with your physician. provide both the patient and their physician invaluable insight
which could lead to more effective and preventative health care.
Why are Memory Screens Beneficial? If you are interested in learning more about memory screens or
Issues with memory and thinking are symptoms of other conditions genetic testing for Alzheimer’s, call the Lehigh Center for Clinical
besides AD, so it is crucial to identify the cause. Being made aware Research at 610.820.0342 or visit www.lehighcenter.com

Sometimes memory and thinking

lapses are symptoms of other

conditions

In less than 20 minutes memory

screens could determine whether you

would benefit from a full

Do Your Screening TODAY at medical evaluation The Morning Call

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