What is the "AD8 test"?

What is the "AD8 test"?

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The AD8 test is a simple variation of asking functional questions about the individual's abilities and in essence, depending on whether somebody is having a problem or not, a combination of several affirmative scores would be indicative of a likelihood of a dementing process.