Moreover, research from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2018 has shown a similar finger test could help differentiate types of dementia, specifically highlighting the difference between Alzheimer's dementia and Parkinson's Dementia.
Simple finger movement check could show tell-tale sign of dementia A physical test, which can be easily conducted at home, could flag the earliest signs of dementia, say experts from Discern.
The "2 finger test" is a straightforward exercise that involves copying hand gestures and takes mere seconds to perform, potentially revealing early dementia symptoms without any hassle or stress.
To carry out the test, simply interlock two fingers in a specific pattern or make a specific gesture using your fingers, then ask the person to repeat what you just showed them.
The study discovered that individuals whose fingers drifted significantly downward, at least 5cm away from where they were held, were diagnosed with Parkinson’s Dementia Disease.
