The Korean Institute of Oriental Medicine has come up with a way to identify potential dementia risks using brainwave measurements. The process is pretty straightforward—just wear a band-style brainwave measuring device and sit for a few minutes. This method observes the activity of brainwave biomarkers linked to cognitive function, and if the measured value surpasses 60%, dementia might be suspected. 🤔
A young female reporter, standing outside the brainwave measurement room, delivered this news with confidence—just like a vibrant anchor from KBS Ulsan or a spirited producer from a food investigation show. 🎤
‘Let me give it a shot myself.’
As soon as she said that, she donned the brainwave measuring device—reminiscent of Doc Brown’s mind-reading machine from Back to the Future. Shortly after, with a ‘beep~’ sound, the screen displayed a score of ‘60’. Her expression, now classified in the dementia risk group, was a mix of emotions. 😳
Traditional methods of diagnosing dementia involve a two-hour survey checking memory, language skills, and spatial abilities. While this seems logical, it might mistakenly classify people who dislike tests or struggle academically as being at risk for dementia. Browsing the internet for this survey, it didn’t seem easy. Some examples include:
How well do you remember details about close friends, where you live, or your job?
This question seems perfect for labeling friends who were hopeless in geography or history as dementia risks. 😅
I usually ask about someone’s living area when small talk is scarce during drinks. It helps keep the conversation flowing with comments like, ‘That must’ve been a long trip!’ or ‘I was there last week!’ But honestly, I often forget the details immediately after. (Some friends even told me to stop asking if I can’t remember!) With personal information being sensitive these days, casually storing such details might land you in jail for privacy breaches, even if not for dementia! 🤐
How’s your decision-making in everyday situations, like picking out clothes to wear?
Surveys like these might make indecisive folks nervous, and it’s surprising such data can be dementia indicators. As someone who’s been called the ultimate indecisive person, I’ve even been asked if I enjoy not deciding. (Spoiler: I don’t.) I can handle criticism for indecision, but being treated as a dementia patient feels unfair. 😬
Anyway, after coming across this news, I found myself leaning towards supporting this new brainwave measurement method. But later, while browsing the internet, I stumbled upon articles questioning its reliability. 🤔
Hey journalists, what’s the real deal here?
So frustrating.
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