Typing competencies in Alzheimer's disease: An exploration of copy tasks

This explorative study shows the potential relevance of using a typing copy task in the diagnostic work-up of patients with neurodegenerative brain disorders. It relates to a natural task, is non-invasive and easy to automatize. In comparison to other motor tasks it allows for fine-grained measurements at an individual level and combines different aspects of complex and fine motor activities in one task.