Genetic tests can be used to tell whether someone has inherited a gene linked to a particular disease, and to estimate their chances of developing that disease later in life. This page will cover ...

The test can be done at home and only requires a pen and paper to complete, and something to keep track of your time limit.

People could pick up on subtle signs that they might be struggling with dementia if they cannot pass a certain test. It takes ...

Of the 258 participants, 195 were cognitively asymptomatic, 34 had mild cognitive impairment, 23 had dementia, and six had an ...

The Mini-Cog, a brief cognitive screening tool, has been suggested as a possible screening test for dementia in primary care as it has been reported to be accurate and relatively easy to administer in ...

Difficult questions a person with dementia might ask and how to respond Asking for a partner, friend or relative who has died If they are asking for a partner, relative or friend who has died, telling ...

These tests can help sort out vascular dementia from other types of dementia and Alzheimer disease. Lumbar puncture (Spinal tap). This is done to analyze cerebrospinal fluid for inflammation, ...

We were surprised to see the effect only in the Alzheimer’s spectrum and not in other neurodegenerative diseases." ...

The number of people with dementia in the UK is expected to rise to 1.4 million in 2040, Alzheimer’s Society writes. As it stands, almost a million of us have the condition (982,000). Still, the ...

Dementia: The 10-minute test that could save your life - or that of your loved one Dementia is a truly cruel condition that can strip a person of their independence and memories.

A man with younger-onset dementia started on his path to being diagnosed after a doctor asked him a simple question about his phone. Dad-of-three, Jim Rogers, 58, originally from the UK, was ...