title: Memory test tool.
abstract: Cognitive tests aid the diagnosis of dementia and are important in the medical and social management of patients. Many cognitive tests are available but none meets the three critical requirements for widespread use by a non-specialist: taking minimal operator time to administer, testing a reasonable range of cognitive functions and sensitivity to mild Alzheimer's disease. The TYM ('test your memory') is a series of ten tasks on a double- sided sheet of card with spaces for the patient to complete. The patient's ability to complete the test is the 11th task.