Many experts are recommending the "clock-drawing method" as a quick way to spot early indicators of dementia. The rate of diagnoses in the UK is climbing, primarily attributed to an ageing population.

Dementia, a broad term to describe the loss of cognitive functioning to the point where it causes daily difficulty, is a heart-breaking condition to witness. The earlier dementia is spotted, the ...

Dementia, the broad term used to describe loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other cognitive-abilities, is a heartbreaking condition that can have a devastating affect on families. There's ...

A simple diagnostic tool endorsed by many experts is the "clock-drawing method", which swiftly identifies early signs of dementia. Diagnoses are on the rise in the UK, largely due to an ageing ...

Do you worry that your memory isn’t what it used to be? A simple five minute task that tests how well you can draw an analogue clock could show if you have an early sign of the memory-robbing ...

Background: Executive cognitive dysfunction can precede the memory disturbances of dementia. People with executive cognitive dysfunction can have a normal Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ...

This is the 53rd instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers, and stories of hope. I watched my mother draw a clock while she was in a ...

Munich, Germany - UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 27 Aug 2018: A clock drawing test for detecting cognitive dysfunction should be conducted routinely in patients with high blood pressure, according to research ...