You’ve noticed a cognitive change in your loved one. They just aren’t as quick as they used to be and you’re becoming ...

However, significant memory lapses or cognitive decline could be signs of underlying issues, such as dementia. The clock-drawing test offers a straightforward and effective way to assess cognitive ...

If the patient manages to draw a clock correctly it 'virtually excludes' dementia because the task requires a wide range of cognitive skills, the NHS says. Another test Dr Bing suggested to his ...

The clock drawing test – or CDT – is used regularly to ... tool in early screening for cognitive impairment – especially dementia. You might expect it to be simple: drawing a clock that ...

Social activities include dining out, traveling, and even playing bingo. According to research from Rush, staying socially ...

Item 9: Clock Drawing, Hour Markers and Correct Time Can patients ... All items must be administered and scored (0-30 total points) for the classification of normal, MCI, or dementia on this test; ...

A new poll has found as many as six in 10 adults put early signs of dementia down to old age - rather than the condition itself - but a simple test could help tell the difference between the two.

One easy but effective instrument to spot these early warning signals is the 5 word memory test. Early dementia diagnosis made possible by instruments like the 5 Word Memory Test has several ...