AD8: 8-item informant interview detecting change from prior baseline. Complete with a family member or caregiver who has known the patient for ≥ 1 year.
Has this person changed in the past several years?
1. Problems with judgment (e.g., falls for scams, makes poor financial or other decisions, buys gifts inappropriate for recipients)
2. Reduced interest in hobbies or activities previously enjoyed
3. Repeats the same things over and over (questions, stories, or statements)
4. Trouble learning how to use a tool, appliance, or gadget (e.g., VCR, computer, microwave, remote control)
5. Forgets correct month or year
6. Trouble handling complicated financial affairs (e.g., balancing chequebook, income taxes, paying bills)
7. Trouble remembering appointments or commitments
8. Daily problems with thinking and/or memory
Guidelines & Evidence
Verified
Last Review: 2026
Last Comprehensive Review: 2026