Self-administered cognition test predicts early signs of dementia sooner

Self-administered cognition test predicts early signs of dementia sooner
Dr. Douglas Scharre reviews the results of a patient’s cognitive test at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. A new study finds the SAGE test he developed accurately identifies early signs of dementia at least six months earlier than standard testing, allowing treatment to start sooner. Credit: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Many people experience forgetfulness as they age, but it’s often difficult to tell if these memory issues are a normal part of aging or a sign of something more serious. A new study finds that a simple, self-administered test developed by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine and College of Public Health can identify the early, subtle signs of dementia sooner than the most commonly used…

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