Experts from Discern have suggested that a simple physical test, which can be done at home, might indicate the earliest signs of dementia. The "2 finger test" is an easy exercise that involves ...

Dr Bing also suggested other tests that can be used to detect dementia at home, such as a smell test, because early dementia often affects the smell centre of your brain. Therefore, problems ...

Nearly 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia, which slowly erodes memory, thinking skills and the ability to ...

Early dementia can change how you perceive smell too ― a person with Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s may notice changes as they shower for instance. Third, a clock-drawing test ― where you ask ...

In a world where aging populations face increasing cognitive health challenges researchers at Murdoch University have unveiled a revolutionary tool that could transform how we detect dementia.

A novel tool known as the Florey Dementia Index (FDI) predicted onset age of mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease ...

Early dementia diagnosis made possible by instruments like the 5 Word Memory Test has several advantages ... hospitals, or even at home by qualified specialists, unlike more thorough cognitive ...

There are various things to look out for in order to diagnose dementia as soon as possible - including a simple test you can do at home. US-based neurologist Dr Bing, whose real name is Baibing ...

A disturbing new study has predicted that new cases of dementia will double by 2060, estimating that 1 million adults will develop the memory-destroying brain disease that ultimately renders ...