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Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska offers free confidential memory screenings by appointment at any of its office locations. Memory screenings play a significant role in determining if you have a memory problem. They can serve as a baseline for people to use as a comparison later in life, or a first step in validating someone’s concern with memory loss or Alzheimer’s disease.

Memory screenings do not provide a diagnosis. They test memory, language skills, learning and other cognitive abilities by asking a series of questions and having the participant perform a few problem-solving tasks. They are confidential and often less intimidating for those concerned with memory loss because they can be done without a complete doctor’s examination by a number of qualified professionals.

Memory screenings must be done in person.

Visit alzalaska.org for office locations and contact information. Toll-free statewide phone number is 1-800-478-1080.

Screening appointments may be made using the site’s online form.