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Mental Test Spots Alzheimer's Risk -- Questionnaire For Those Close To Patient Pinpointed

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TUESDAY, July 1 (HealthDay News) -- A new questionnaire may help in both diagnosing older adults facing dementia and also in identifying individuals who need help with daily living.

The Everyday Cognition instrument consists of 39 questions to be answered by people who know the patient well.