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Alzheimer’s Blood Tests and Memory Screening: What You Need to Know

New testing options are reshaping early detection of Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia and Alzheimers. Combining memory exams with other approaches, such as blood tests and brain scans, offers the clearest picture of brain health.

It’s important to know that testing positive for tau proteins or amyloid deposits doesn’t necessarily mean your cognitive function has been affected. Many individuals with these biomarkers remain cognitively normal for years.

That’s why combining blood tests with a functional assessment—like a verbal memory test—is crucial. Together, they help distinguish biological risk from actual cognitive decline

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