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Norman L. Foster, MD

Director, Center for Alzheimer's Care, Imaging and Research

Professor, Department of Neurology

Chief, Division of Cognitive Neurology

University of Utah School of Medicine

Senior Investigator, The Brain Institute at the University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

Dr. Norman Foster has specialized in brain imaging and dementing and neurodegenerative diseases for over 30 years. He joined the University of Utah in 2005 as Professor of Neurology, Director of the Center for Alzheimer's Care, Imaging and Research, and Senior Investigator at the Brain Institute. He has since been named Chief of the Division of Cognitive Neurology.

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Why is early diagnosis of Alzheimer's important?

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Why is early diagnosis of Alzheimer's important?

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An early visit to a health care professional for memory loss and thinking problems can help determine if symptoms are caused by Alzheimer's or some other condition and will help to establish a course of treatment as quickly as possible. It can help ensure that medications are not contributing to problems and can address psychosocial factors. It also helps in planning for the future, preventing complications, learning effective caregiving strategies and using financial resources effectively.

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