What makes Memory Exam different? 

• Take it from anywhere. No appointments, waiting rooms or referrals.
• Speech-based and self-guided. Just speak; you will be guided step by step.
• Scientifically validated. Trusted as a standard of excellence.
• Fast results. Receive results within hours, not days.
• Patented technology. Covered by United States patents 11,547,345 and 12,226,221.

Why is verbal testing better?

Verbal memory is one of the first things to change in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease, so it's the correct thing to measure early.

The exam focuses on free recall, which has only two ways of being collected: with a clinician sitting beside you with a scoresheet or with speech recognition. This exam takes the second route with its patented technology, which means, for the first time, it can be taken at home.

How is this different from testing at a doctor's office? 

Clinician-administered memory tests can take weeks or months to schedule. Memory Exam is an accessible alternative. It is available 24/7, saving you time on appointments, travel and waiting rooms.

Who should take this test?

A memory test can be useful for more than concerns about dementia. Changes in memory has a variety of causes, including many that are treatable.

Memory Exam is a good option for:

• Anyone with a family history of Alzheimer’s or dementia
• Caregivers monitoring a loved one’s memory
• Anyone noticing forgetfulness or wanting peace of mind
• Proactive individuals focused on prevention
• Anyone whose sleep has been broken or unrefreshing for a while, including people who snore heavily or stop breathing at night
• Anyone who suspects a medication is affecting their thinking, including common sleep aids and allergy medicines bought without a prescription
• Anyone being treated for something that can affect memory, such as a thyroid problem, low vitamin B12 or depression. Our page on reversible causes outlines what to ask your doctor.
• Anyone managing blood pressure, cholesterol or blood sugar, where the effect on thinking builds quietly over years
• Anyone with hearing loss, which is routinely mistaken for a memory problem
• Anyone recovering from an illness, an operation or a hospital stay, who wants to know where their thinking has settled

One results gives you a snapshot of your cognitive health. Tracking your results over time gives you a clearer picture of change.

What do I get with Memory Exam? 

Your private report includes:

• Your results for each part of the exam
• Per section, whether your results land in the expected range for your age
• Next steps, if follow-up is recommended
• Full control over sharing with your doctor, family members or no one, if you choose

Your privacy matters

Your answers and results are handled under HIPAA, the United States law governing protected health information. Recordings and scores are securely stored, and your results belong to you. 

We do not sell your data.

Validated by research

Memory Exam has been evaluated against standard neuropsychological assessment, and the results are published in peer-reviewed journals.

• Convergent Validity Between Standard Neuropsychological Assessment and Web-Based Voice-Recognition Neuropsychological Assessment (Intraneuron). Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, September 2024.
• Convergent Validity and Classification Agreement Between Traditional Cognitive Screening Instruments and a Novel, Electronic-Based, Voice-Recognition Cognitive Screening Tool. Neurology, journal of the American Academy of Neurology, April 2024.
• Hal, Do I Have Memory Problems? A Pilot Study Investigating a Voice Recognition Cognitive Screening Tool for Detection of Neuropsychological Changes. Alzheimer's & Dementia, journal of the Alzheimer's Association, December 2021.

The exam was developed with neurologists and clinical neuropsychologists at The Neurology Center of Southern California, and the technology is protected by United States patents 11,547,345 and 12,226,221.