In the first year of operation of the free online FACEmemory test, developed by Ace Alzheimer Center Barcelona, 2,125 people have taken the test to check the health of their memory (1,368 women and 757 men) from 34 different countries, with an average age of 55 years.
The test facememorydeveloped by Ace Alzheimer Center Barcelonaan entity dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and research of Alzheimer’s, is the first online memory test self-administered episodic with voice and tactile recognition, that is, the user does not require a professional to execute it.
The FACEmemory test is a very useful tool when it comes to detecting memory deficits
The doctor Merce Boadaco-founder and medical director of highlights that the test is a very useful tool for anyone who wants to check their memory, and ensures that “Since 2008 we have been making it possible for anyone to check their memory for free and for a year now, with FACEmemory, we have been able to do it online to reach many more people who are concerned about their memory and that, for reasons of mobility or geographical distance, they have not been able to go to a specialist and this review would not have been carried out ”.
The tool, which has been scientifically validated, has proven that It is effective in detecting memory deficits. The stipulated duration of the test is between 30 and 40 minutes, and it is a simple test that does not require preparation or assistance from an expert to perform itgiven that a voice guides the user throughout the processavoiding trips to medical centers.
Regarding the data extracted from the people who have already carried out the test, they highlight that it has been carried out in 34 different countries. The most used language has been Spanish, followed by Catalan and English, and the average age of the people who have done it is 55 years. Ace experts recommend complete the test once a year to review the memory periodically and evaluate if there is any indication of cognitive impairment.
Diagnosis of dementia in mild phases
The doctor Montse AlegretHead of Neuropsychology at Ace’s Diagnostic Unit, declares that “FACEmemory is an innovative tool that allows us to bring the diagnosis closer to people with memory deficits and an opportunity to facilitate early detection in people under 65 years of age worldwide».
For this reason, making a diagnosis of dementia in mild phases, when there is still time to act on its progression, is a priority for both society and Ace. In this sense, the test facememory takes great importance against a disease for which the cause has not yet been identifiedits cure has not been found and treatments are most effective in the early stages.
At present, according to the World Health Organization, the disease of Alzheimer’s is one of the main global health problems and affects more than 55 million people in the world, being the most common dementia. It is estimated that the number will increase to 78 million affected in 2050. In Spainaccording to data from the Ministry of Health, currently there are more than 800,000 cases and it is estimated that by 2050 they will have doubled.
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