Researchers Develop SAGE Test to Detect Early Signs of Cognitive Impairment

Are you concerned that you or a loved one might have memory or thinking problems? If so, you might be interested in the new SAGE test. Created by researchers at The Ohio State University, SAGE (which stands for Self-Administered Gerocognitive Exam) is free to the public and was designed to detect early signs of cognitive, memory or thinking impairments.

The test can help pick up on early signs of cognitive and brain dysfunction, such as memory loss, language problems, disorientation to time, impaired sense of direction, changes in personality or mood or executive impairment.

The test can be downloaded here. After downloading the test, print it out and complete it using a pen or pencil without assistance. Once the test is complete, take it to your primary care physician for evaluation. Even if your score doesn't indicate a need for further testing, your physician can still record the results and use them as a baseline for the future.

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