AQ is a simple test for people worried about memory and cognition. Using just 21 questions, the Alzheimer's Questionnaire boasts 90% accuracy in distinguishing between normal aging, MCI and dementia. Learn how it works or take an online version here.
Dr. Barry Gordon, MD, Ph.D, who is both a behavioral neurologist and cognitive neuroscientist at Johns Hopkins University, answers the question, "What would I do if I had a memory problem?"
MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment) is a common label for early memory problems. Doctors thought Alzheimer's or other dementias inevitably followed. Learn how this half-truth was shattered by a ground-breaking British study.
Washington University researchers developed the two-minute "Ascertain Dementia 8" (AD8) eight-question screen to test for the probablility of a person having a dementia such as Alzheimer's.
The TYM Test is a quick, simple and professional Alzheimer's screening test. Download a sample with scoring instructions here. It should be taken under the supervision of your doctor.
A memory problem can be anything from old age to Alzheimer's. Here are 10 warning signs from the Alzheimer's Association that are indicators of a serious health concern.
Cambridge Cognition announces the launch of CANTAB® Mobile, a new medical device to aid early detection of Alzheimer's disease. Learn how healthcare professionals can now carry out a simple, objective and accurate cognitive assessment in around 10 minutes.
With hundreds of possible causes, a person experiencing memory or thinking problems may wander from doctor to doctor. An accurate diagnosis is essential, as most disorders can be treated - the earlier, the better. Learn what regional Memory Centers do to reach a sophisticated and proper diagnosis.
A free 15-minute self-administered test now screens for early dementia. It could help speed the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of memory disorders, including dementias such as Alzheimer's disease.
David Cameron sums up the changes in medicine in the last 50 years. One big revolution is doing internet "homework" before going to the doctor. The result? People ask their doctors more questions with greater confidence.