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Evening Standard
Health
Tom Place

This simple pen and paper test could suggest dementia risk

A neurologist has revealed that a straightforward drawing exercise could indicate whether someone is living with dementia.

Dementia, which typically affects those over 65, is characterised by a gradual deterioration in cognitive function, leading to memory issues, changes in behaviour, and sometimes motor function difficulties.

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