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What are some common questions to assess for dementia?

By Cory Clark · Updated · 1 min read
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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.

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Cory Clark

Cory Clark is the founder of Care Pack Club and a firsthand caregiver with experience supporting both aging grandparents and parents through the challenges of elder care. After spending years navigating assisted living transitions, cognitive decline, and the emotional weight that comes with caring for the people who once cared for you, Cory created this site to share what he learned. Every article reflects a real situation, a real question, or a real decision that families face. Care Pack Club exists because Cory couldn't always find the answers he needed, and decided to document them for the next family that goes looking.

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