There are many questions that healthcare professionals use to assess if someone has dementia. Here are a few examples:
- What day of the week is it?
- What is your date of birth?
- Where are we right now?
- Can you name the current President/Prime Minister?
- Can you name the last two Presidents/Prime Ministers?
- What is the name of the city/town you are in right now?
- Can you count backwards from 20 to 1?
- Can you remember a short list of words or a short story?
- Can you draw a clock showing a specific time?
- Can you perform simple arithmetic calculations like subtraction or multiplication?
These are just a few examples of questions that can be used to assess cognitive function and detect signs of dementia. It’s important to note that a diagnosis of dementia requires a comprehensive evaluation by a healthcare professional.
