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Home tests for dementia exist. None of them can give you what you're hoping for

There is no reliable home test that can diagnose dementia. Some people use short memory tasks, drawing tests, or online questionnaires, but these only give a rough idea. They cannot replace a proper medical assessment. Dementia diagnosis usually needs a doctor to review symptoms, daily functioning, medical history, and sometimes blood tests or brain scans. A home test may be a useful prompt to seek help, but it should never be treated as proof of dementia.

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