The test begins with the person being asked to draw a clock face on a blank piece of paper. This is often done on A4 to allow plenty space for drawing. After this, ...

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.

[Dylan] did the same thing to make a clock but instead of drawing numbers, he actually draws an analog clock face. Y’know one of those round things with arms? Behind the clock is an Arduino ...

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.

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.

Simple at-home dementia clock-drawing test can help you spot condition early. The clock-drawing method is a quick and easy way to test for dementia, as it involves a range of cognitive skills.