A short, scientifically validated test that gives a first indication in a few minutes — not a diagnosis, but a starting point for a conversation with your doctor.
🧡 This is not a medical device and does not give a diagnosis. This test is based on the Mini-Cog, a free-to-use, scientifically validated screening method (developed by Dr. Soo Borson, University of Washington). A diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer's can only be made by a doctor, after more extensive examination. If you are worried — whatever the result below — always discuss it with your doctor.
Step 1 of 3
Remember three words
Read the following three words calmly and try to remember them. You will be asked about them again shortly.
Step 2 of 3
Draw a clock
Take a pen and paper (or draw on your screen). Draw a large circle, put all 12 numbers in the right place, and draw the hands so the clock shows 10 past 11 (11:10).
Take your time — there is no time limit. When you're done, look carefully at your own drawing before answering the questions below.
Step 3 of 3
Which three words were they?
Type as many of the three words from step 1 as you can remember. One per line — spelling doesn't have to be perfect.
What the test does and doesn't tell you: a test like this can never diagnose or rule out dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Many other things can affect the result — tiredness, stress, tension, hearing or vision problems, or simply an off day. The only way to be sure is to talk to your doctor.
Based on the Mini-Cog® (Borson et al.), a publicly available, scientifically validated screening instrument — free to use, no licence required. This web version is a self-report variant; in the original clinical administration, a healthcare professional assesses the clock drawing.
