Handwriting Speed May Be a Sign of Cognitive Decline in Older People
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Writing with the hand is a complex activity. It requires motor skills, memory and planning at the same time. According to a new study, these processes take place differently in cognitively impaired people. This could become important for early detection of mental changes.
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Handwriting speed may be a sign of cognitive decline in older people
Handwriting requires a combination of fine motor control and a complex set of mental skills, such as selecting, organizing, and interpreting sensory information, making it a cognitively challenging task. Because of its high demand on the brain, it is a potential marker of cognitive decline, especially as we age. Then, our handwriting often becomes slower or choppier.
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