A simple 30-minute memory test could help spot dementia nearly a decade before symptoms become noticeable, scientists claim. Problem-solving, reaction times and the ability to remember a sequence of ...

A WORD on the tip of the tongue or a forgotten birthday – everyone has occasional memory blanks. While forgetting things occasionally is completely normal, it can be an early sign of dementia. Please ...

Dementia is a syndrome associated with the ongoing decline of the brain. Therefore, it is typically linked with memory problems and behavioural changes, among other symptoms. Although it is not ...

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 ...

How the test works and early signs of dementia to know RESEARCHERS have developed a first-of-its-kind test that could predict dementia up to nine years before a diagnosis – and with 80 per cent ...

People could pick up on subtle signs that they might be struggling with dementia if they cannot pass a certain test. It takes under a minute to complete, and experts say it is "even more accurate" ...

Dementia is a disease which affects more than 944,000 people in the UK - and the number is increasing because people are living longer. One in three people will develop dementia, a syndrome associated ...

The test, which only requires a pen, paper and timer, can pick up early signs of cognitive decline considered a precursor to dementia. It involves picking a large category, with common examples being ...

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 ...

Look out for these four common early warning signs of dementia in loved ones this Christmas. The holiday season is a time ...