Simple test may identify risk of dementia before symptoms arise
The Stages of Objective Memory Impairment test screens older people for dementia risk years before there are any signs of memory loss or thinking impairment.
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The Stages of Objective Memory Impairment test screens older people for dementia risk years before there are any signs of memory loss or thinking impairment.
The memory test may be able to identify the risk of developing cognitive impairment years later.
Researchers say a simple test using cards can help gauge whether a person is at higher risk of developing cognitive impairment years before symptoms arise
A study found that people who performed badly during a basic memory test were three times more likely to develop cognitive impairment.
The memory test may be able to identify the risk of developing cognitive impairment years later.