Screening for Dementia 失智症篩檢

2026/4/8

The "AD-8 Early Dementia Screening Questionnaire" is a quick and simple quiz designed to help you spot the very early signs of dementia.

How does it help you? By simply checking the boxes that apply, it helps you or your family members keep track of any changes that have happened over the past few years. Catching these changes early means you can get a doctor's evaluation much sooner.

AD-8 Early Dementia Screening Questionnaire

Instructions: Please think back over the last few years and see if you've noticed any of the following situations. Focus on changes: We are looking for things that didn't happen in the past, but have recently started occurring or have become much more noticeable.

Problems with judgment, such as falling for traps or scams, poor financial decisions, and buying inappropriate gifts for recipients	□Y □N □No idea
Decreased interest in activities and hobbies	□Y □N □No idea
Repeats the same questions, stories and statements over and over	□Y □N □No idea
Trouble learning how to use tools, appliances and gadgets, such as televisions, stereos, air conditioners, washing machines, water heaters, microwave ovens, and remote controls	□Y □N □No idea
Forgets correct month or year	□Y □N □No idea
Trouble handling complicated financial affairs, such as personal or family balances, income taxes, bills	□Y □N □No idea
Trouble remembering appointments	□Y □N □No idea
Persistent problems with thinking and/or memory	□Y □N □No idea

A Gentle Reminder ：

It’s just a guide: This questionnaire is intended as a preliminary screening tool, not a formal medical diagnosis.
No need to panic: If your results show any potential concerns, please don't worry. We simply recommend discussing them with a doctor or healthcare professional as soon as you can.
Why it helps: Catching things early is highly beneficial! It allows for timely treatment and helps you set up the most appropriate care.
Next steps: If you or a loved one answered "Yes" to 2 or more of the questions above, we encourage you to visit a Neurology or Psychiatry clinic so a doctor can provide a proper evaluation and check-up.

Reference

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Yang, Y. H., Galvin, J. E., Morris, J. C., Lai, C. L., Chou, M. C., & Liu, C. K. (2011). Application of AD8 questionnaire to screen very mild dementia in Taiwanese. American journal of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, 26(2), 134–138. https://doi.org/10.1177/1533317510397330

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