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Dementia describes a wide range of symptoms associated with impairments in thought, communication, and memory that interfere with an individual's ability to perform everyday activities. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia.
Self-Administered Gerocognitive Examination (SAGE) is an online test that promises to detect the early stages of Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Developed by researchers at Ohio State University this test is considered for self evaluation of dementia.
Dementia can have the following early signs:
These early signs should be taken to the concerned physician for evaluation for early detection of dementia.
Another test,
The Mini–Mental State Examination (MMSE) or Folstein test is a 30-point questionnaire that is used extensively in clinical and research settings to measure cognitive impairment. It is commonly used in medicine and allied health to screen for dementia.
A simple questionnare can help in the self evaluation of dementia.