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Mind Games

By RealAge
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There's so much to remember! Especially as the years add up. And with each minor lapse in memory, many of us feel frustrated. We also worry that forgetting things, such as the neighbor's name, could be an early sign of conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease (AD).

How strong is your working memory? Check it with the digit-span test below.

Digit-Span Test

1. Press START. Memorize the number shown.

2. When the digit disappears, type it in the space provided. If you're correct, another digit will appear. Do not hit enter or return on your keyboard.

3. Repeat.

Press Start to begin.
Number to remember:
Enter your response:

Your score is a measurement of the storage capacity of your working memory. How did you do? Read on to learn how your memory changes with age.
Reviewed by RealAge Staff: 2004-11-01

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