The test begins with the person being asked to draw a clock face on a blank piece of paper. This is often done on A4 to allow plenty space for drawing. After this, they need to place numbers and ...

A simple clock-drawing test can be completed at home, and could be a good indicator that you or a loved one should speak to a GP about the possibility of dementia ...

Once they have drawn the clock face, ask them to put all the numbers in, and ask them to draw the hands onto the clock at a specific time - for example at 3.15pm.

"This simple test checks many important cognitive functions including short-term memory, language skills, visual spatial awareness and executive function - and the instructions are very simple.

A simple diagnostic tool endorsed by many experts is the "clock-drawing method", which swiftly identifies early signs of dementia. Diagnoses are on the rise in the UK, largely due to an ageing ...

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Background: Executive cognitive dysfunction can precede the memory disturbances of dementia. People with executive cognitive dysfunction can have a normal Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ...

Once they have drawn the clock face, ask them to put all the numbers in, and ask them to draw the hands onto the clock at a specific time - for example at 3.15pm.

The clock-drawing method is a quick and easy way to test for dementia, as it involves a range of cognitive skills News By Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz Acting Deputy Editor Social News ...

12:10, 07 Jul 2023 A simple test which involves drawing a clock can help discover dementia early (stock image) (Image: Getty Images/Image Source) ...