When my husband took the test, they gave him a circle and told him to put in the numbers of a clock. He did that fairly well. They he was told to put the hands of the clock at 11:10. He drew a picture of a hand pointing at the 10 and one pointing at the 11. He also could not remember any of the words given to him at the beginning after some conversation. The third indicator was a picture that he was asked to copy which he did fairly well. It was a very geometric looking picture. A little while later he was asked to draw it again from memory and could only draw a few lines here and there. How do you get someone to go who doesn't want to? Tell her it's prove that she does NOT have Alz. My husband agreed to do it because he thought he would "pass the test".

She should be seen by a neurologist who will test her. If she doesn't get evaluated, she will not be able to have meds prescribed that could help her. It's better to know early on so she can get the help she needs. Best of luck.

My husband was initially diagnosed with Progressive Aphasia, (speech disorder) which his Dr. told him in most cases it progresses to Alzheimer's. That was almost 5 years ago. He takes medication which has slowed his deterioration and acknowledges he has trouble speaking but he never talks about having Alzheimer's and I don't believe he thinks that is his problem. I doubt telling your husband he has Alzheimer's would help anything. My husband and I both joke about the fact we both have CRS (can't remember shit) and just go about life as best we can in our early 70's.

Initially, it is a good idea to check thyroid and other blood work for any treatable issues. In the beginning some symptoms are the same.

One test is to have them draw a clock. If they hesitate draw the circle, see they can put the numbers in.