新闻报报看 | 记忆力退化是老年人常见的问题，其中阿兹海默症是最常见的一种。对此，墨西哥神经学专家贝尔穆德斯推荐了一种快速、简单又免费的检测方式，叫做“时钟绘画测试”，来帮助判断一个人，到底有没有存在认知能力衰退的风险。（主播：庄文杰、林晓倩）
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00:04Memory loss is a common problem for the elderly.
00:07Among them, Alzheimer's disease is a common one.
00:09This disease will gradually weaken the patient's memory, thinking ability, and even affect daily life.
00:15Therefore, Mexican neuropsychologist Bel Mudez
00:18recommended a quick, simple, and free way of detection,
00:22which is called a memory loss test,
00:24to help determine whether a person has the risk of loss of cognitive ability.
00:29The method of the test is very simple.
00:31All you need is a white paper and a pen.
00:33Let the tester draw a middle face with 1 to 12 on the white paper.
00:38Then give a time index, such as 10.30.
00:42Let the tester mark the time and frame according to the specified time.
00:47It sounds very simple.
00:48Experts say that the focus of this test
00:51depends on how the patient remembers the middle face.
00:54When drawing, it not only tests the memory,
00:57but also includes the ability to plan, organize, and so on.
01:00And these functions
01:02are the most affected part of Alzheimer's disease.
01:05So in fact,
01:06the memory loss test was adopted by the British National Institute of Health decades ago.
01:12It has become one of the standard tools for detection, cognition, and memory loss.
01:15It is widely used in clinical practice
01:18for its simple, quick, and free features.
01:20Once the tester draws a middle face with some problems,
01:23such as circular tilt, digital misplacement,
01:26or an incorrect fingerprint,
01:29it may be a sign of his cognitive ability deterioration.
01:32So the experts have established that
01:34if there is an abnormality,
01:35it is recommended that the patient should proceed with further examination as soon as possible
01:38to slow down the deterioration of the condition.
01:40On the contrary, if the tester can complete the task accurately,
01:43it is likely to eliminate the possibility of Alzheimer's disease.
01:47The memory loss test, as a simple screening tool,
01:50is not only convenient to operate,
01:52but also provides patients with early intervention opportunities.
01:55If you are worried about the memory loss or cognitive problems of your loved ones in front of the TV,
02:00you may try this test for preliminary judgment.
02:03Early discovery and early treatment
02:05is the key to slow down cognitive deterioration and improve quality of life.