What are some common questions to assess for dementia?

There are many questions that healthcare professionals use to assess if someone has dementia. Here are a few examples:

1. What day of the week is it?
2. What is your date of birth?
3. Where are we right now?
4. Can you name the current President/Prime Minister?
5. Can you name the last two Presidents/Prime Ministers?
6. What is the name of the city/town you are in right now?
7. Can you count backwards from 20 to 1?
8. Can you remember a short list of words or a short story?
9. Can you draw a clock showing a specific time?
10. 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.