Review risk context
Important boundary
This page is a checklist, not a medical screening test. It does not diagnose dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment, depression, sleep apnea, medication effects, or any other condition.
If memory changes are new, worsening, affecting safety, finances, driving, work, medication use, or daily living, contact a qualified clinician promptly.
Why the checklist asks these questions
Many conditions can affect thinking: sleep problems, hearing loss, depression, medications, alcohol, thyroid disease, vitamin deficiency, infections, vascular disease, and neurological disorders. Some are treatable or manageable, so a professional assessment matters more than an online score.
| Area | Why it matters for discussion |
|---|---|
| Age and family history | They provide background context but do not determine an individual outcome. |
| Blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, heart health | Vascular health is often part of a cognitive-health conversation. |
| Hearing, sleep, mood, medications | Problems here can mimic or worsen thinking concerns and deserve review. |