If they struggle to draw the clock correctly, they should seek further advice from a GP. Recent analysis by the Alzheimer's ...

The clock doesn’t have a 50 year run time because the batteries it’s designed to run on will self discharge in about half that. I’ve no idea what kind of battery could really last 50 years.

A clock drawing test for detecting cognitive dysfunction should be conducted routinely in patients with high blood pressure, according to new research. Skip to main content.

Dr Jesus Ramirez-Bermudez, a Mexican neurologist who researches cognitive decline, says the clock-drawing test is an effective method of identifying dementia.

I watched my mother draw a clock while she was in a brain rehabilitation centre after her stroke. Until then, I did not know how common a test it was, how often it was used – or why.

All you need to do is draw a clock, add numbers one to 12, and draw hands at a set time. For example, a popular technique asks the participants to draw a clock showing the time as 10 minutes past 11.

Simple clock-drawing method could help detect dementia early The test is hailed by experts and could be a good indicator before you see a GP. By Sophie Buchan. 04:00, Sat, Nov 23, 2024.

Once they have drawn the clock face, ask them to put all the numbers in, and ask them to draw the hands onto the clock at a specific time - for example at 3.15pm.