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Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz & Mya Bollan

Simple at-home dementia test could help identify condition in early stages

Dementia impacts many Scots, with the condition resulting in memory loss as well as problems with language and cognitive abilities.

Currently there is no cure, with the progressive condition proving devastating for lots of families. However, being able to spot the warning signs early can help sufferers receive the correct diagnosis and allow an appropriate treatment plan to be put in place to help manage symptoms.

And to help identify symptoms during the early stages of the condition, some experts believe that the "clock-drawing method" is a "quick way to screen for early dementia", reports The Mirror.

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