Dementia: Recognize signs with a memory test on your smartphone. Memory test on a smartphone could provide the first warning signs of Alzheimer's disease.
German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) reports that mild cognitive impairments can be detected with high accuracy using special test tasks on the smartphone. Around 200 women and men over 60 years old took part in the study. Study shows people could test themselves - possible risks of self-diagnosis without consulting a doctor. This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self- diagnosis, treatment or medication.