‘Self-test’ can spot first sign of Alzheimer’s

A 15-minute “selfie” test conducted at home can indicate signs of mental decline that might be the first glimmer of Alzheimer’s.

‘Self-test’ can spot first sign of Alzheimer’s

US researchers who asked more than 1,000 people aged 50 and older to take the self-administered Sage test found that 28% had cognitive impairment, a mild loss of mental functioning.

The results closely matched those from detailed diagnostic tests carried out by experts.

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