Is it Normal Forgetfulness? Or Something More Serious?

Take this online test to find out!

You forget things — names of people, where you parked your car, the place you put an important document, and so much more. Some experts tell you to dismiss these episodes.

Most age-related memory issues are normal but sometimes can be a warning sign of future cognitive decline.

Now Newsmax Health has created the online Rate My Memory Test — allowing you to easily assess your memory strength in just a matter of minutes.

Hit the start button below to begin your journey of making sure your brain stays healthy and young!

Please answer the questions as best as you can.

  • To rate your memory, you will be asked about a series of situations on a scale of 1-7.
  • 1 represents it "often" affects you and 7 it "never" occurs.
  • Try to answer with the number that most closely approximates your memory effectiveness in each situation.

How would you rate your overall memory

On a scale, from 1 to 7, with 7 being you never have memory problems and 1 being you always have memory problems, please rate your memory.

Always

Sometimes

Never

How often do these memory challenges affect you?

Recognizing a face but forgetting the person’s name

Always

Sometimes

Never

Having to ask someone's name twice

Always

Sometimes

Never

Not being able to introduce someone when you see them out of context (e.g., running into a co-worker at the movies)

Always

Sometimes

Never

Someone greets you using your name and you can't recall the person's name to greet them back

Always

Sometimes

Never

Scanning through the alphabet to try to remember someone's name

Always

Sometimes

Never

Finding objects you frequently use (glasses, keys, cellphone)

Always

Sometimes

Never

Finding a parked car in a large lot

Always

Sometimes

Never

Finding receipts, tickets, documents

Always

Sometimes

Never

Finding a store, business, or friend’s home you’ve visited before

Always

Sometimes

Never

Finding things you rarely use (a book, file, skillet, etc.)

Always

Sometimes

Never

Trying to remember the title of a movie you just saw or a book you just read

Always

Sometimes

Never

Trouble finding the correct word for something

Always

Sometimes

Never

Knowing the answer to a question but it just won’t come to mind

Always

Sometimes

Never

Not recalling what you wanted to say

Always

Sometimes

Never

Substituting an alternate word because you can’t come up with the word you want

Always

Sometimes

Never

Forgetting an appointment or errand

Always

Sometimes

Never

Not remembering why you walked into a room

Always

Sometimes

Never

Forgetting to bring something important with you (e.g., a gift, file, etc.)

Always

Sometimes

Never

Coming home from the market without the original item you went for

Always

Sometimes

Never

Not remembering to call someone back

Always

Sometimes

Never

Forgetting something someone just told you

Always

Sometimes

Never

Having to re-read a paragraph you already read

Always

Sometimes

Never

Trouble following instructions or directions

Always

Sometimes

Never

Having to ask a question multiple times

Always

Sometimes

Never

Forgetting whether you already told somebody something

Always

Sometimes

Never

 
 

How often do you forget things that occurred...

Yesterday

Always

Sometimes

Never

A week ago

Always

Sometimes

Never

One month ago

Always

Sometimes

Never

Over a year ago

Always

Sometimes

Never

 
 

When you read a newspaper or magazine article, how often do you have trouble remembering what you have read?

The opening paragraphs, once I have finished the article

Always

Sometimes

Never

Three or four paragraphs before the one I am currently reading

Always

Sometimes

Never

The paragraph before the one I am currently reading

Always

Sometimes

Never

The sentence before the one I am currently reading

Always

Sometimes

Never

 
 

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Disclaimer: You must be at least 18 years of age to take The Memory Rate Test. All information and results from the Memory Rate Test are for information purposes only. The information is not specific medical advice for any individual. The results received from taking the Memory Rate Test should not substitute medical advice from a health professional. If you have a heart problem or heart disease, speak to your doctor or a health professional immediately about your risk.

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