Seniors, here's an easy screening test for brain health


The VCAT is carried out by a pharmacist and is based purely on images, so no language skill is required. — Handout

How do you know if those lapses in memory are part of ageing or a symptom of dementia?

Seniors, and even some young people, may laugh off being forgetful and absent-minded as associated with the normal ageing process, but these incidents could actually lead to a more serious cognitive health risk.

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