The 5-minute test is a quick screening tool that combines word recall and clock drawing to flag early signs of memory decline ...

A neurologist has shared five simple tests, including a clock drawing test, that could help identify early signs of dementia ...

The 5-Cog assessment tool helped improve dementia-related care in primary care patients. 5-Cog tripled the odds that a patient would receive a dementia-related intervention within 90 days. The quick ...

What if screening for the diseases that cause dementia could start with something as quick as a finger-prick blood test?

Misplaced your keys again? Blanked on the name of your neighbor’s dog? Don’t panic: Occasional forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. But if you have a sneaking suspicion that your memory lapses ...

This simple pen and paper test could suggest dementia risk - The Clock Drawing Test has long been used to screen brain health ...

Despite a lot of advancements in our understanding of dementia over the past few decades, doctors still don’t have a reliable way to tell who will develop the devastating condition. There's been quite ...

A new test may get to the heart of your dementia risk several years before any symptoms emerge. Dementia, which affects over 6 million Americans, impacts memory, language and problem-solving skills.

A leading doctor has discussed how subtle behavioural changes and hearing difficulties may indicate early dementia, even ...