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.

Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can make a huge difference in the management of the disease, and this can be achieved by making testing procedures more easily accessible. For that reason, ...

Dementia, a term encompassing conditions characterised by memory loss, language difficulties, problem-solving issues and other cognitive impairments, can have a profound impact on families. While ...

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 ...

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 ...

Every year there are more people in the UK being diagnosed with dementia, the broad term used to describe loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other cognitive-abilities, because people are ...