Provided by William Hall, MD
Director of the Center for Healthy Aging
University of Rochester

This list of questions is a good starting point for discussion with your doctor; however, it is not a comprehensive list.

1. I seem to have some problems remembering things, like the names of acquaintances.  Could this be Alzheimer's disease?
2. There seems to be a strong history of Alzheimer's in my immediate family. Is it heritable, and should I get tested?
3. Is the brain scan a reliable early test for Alzheimer's?
4. Are there any foods or supplements that might help prevent Alzheimer's?
5.  What is the usual lifespan of someone with Alzheimer's disease?
6. When are drugs indicated in Alzheimer's disease?
7. Where can I learn more about Alzheimer's?
8. Are there other diseases that can mimic Alzheimer's
9. When and how do I approach the decision to take away access to driving an automobile?
10. When is the right time for institutionalization?
11. Is it ever ethical to withhold artificial feeding in terminal stages of Alzheimer's?