How Is Your Cognitive Health?
A gentle 10-question self-screening to help you reflect on memory, thinking, and daily functioning. This is not a diagnostic tool — it helps you decide if a professional evaluation would be worthwhile.
Changes in memory and thinking are common as we age, and most are completely normal. This self-screening helps you reflect on your cognitive health over the past several months. Important: this is NOT a diagnosis. Only a healthcare professional can evaluate cognitive health properly. Think of this as a conversation starter with your doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this quiz diagnose dementia or Alzheimer's?
No. This is a self-screening tool only. It cannot diagnose any condition. Only a healthcare professional — typically a neurologist or geriatrician — can properly evaluate cognitive health through clinical assessment, cognitive testing, and sometimes brain imaging. Think of this quiz as a tool to help you decide whether a professional conversation would be worthwhile.
What cognitive changes are normal with aging?
Normal aging can bring slower processing speed, occasional word-finding difficulty, needing more time to learn new things, and occasionally forgetting where you put something. What's NOT typical aging: forgetting how to do familiar tasks, getting lost in familiar places, significant personality changes, inability to follow conversations, or repeatedly asking the same question. If you're experiencing these, please see a doctor.
What should I do if I'm worried about my cognitive health?
Schedule an appointment with your primary care doctor and describe the specific changes you've noticed. They may refer you to a specialist. Many causes of cognitive decline are treatable: medication side effects, thyroid problems, vitamin B12 deficiency, depression, sleep apnea, and urinary tract infections can all mimic dementia symptoms. Early evaluation gives you the best chance of treatment.
How can ImAlive help someone with cognitive concerns?
If cognitive changes are progressing, a daily check-in system becomes a critical safety tool. ImAlive's daily check ensures someone knows you're okay every day. If cognitive decline progresses to a point where you can't manage the check-in, your emergency contacts are alerted — which could trigger the professional help and family support you need. It's a simple safety net that works even as circumstances change.
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