Breakthrough test pinpoints severity of dementia risk

People who are concerned that their memory loss is the first sign of dementia could be set to benefit from a breakthrough screening test.

A major conference in Cork next week will hear of the potential development, which could be available to Irish people over the coming months.

Currently, anyone who believes their memory loss may be the first sign of dementia — a condition which affects mental functions such as memory, language, attention, and problem-solving — can undergo a test to determine if they are at risk.