Background: Primary care physicians are positioned to provide early recognition and treatment of dementia. We evaluated the feasibility and utility of a comprehensive screening and diagnosis ...

It contains 30 questions and takes 10 minutes to complete. While the MOCA test is useful in detecting dementia, it cannot differentiate between the different dementia types. There are advantages and ...

This is the 53rd instalment in a series on dementia ... test – or CDT – is used regularly to assess several mental processes. Over the past two decades, it has become a key tool in early ...

18 in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia. “PlGF could be used as a cost-effective screening tool for identifying patients at risk for vascular brain injury before the insidious onset of cognitive ...

Is it dementia? A popular neurologist uses five simple tests of cognitive function to help gauge the health of a patient's ...

Nearly 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia, which slowly erodes memory, thinking skills and the ability to ...

The SAGE is a short test you can take on ... such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. The Self-Administered Gerocognitive Exam (SAGE) is a free online screening tool for early stage dementia.

Are You At Risk for Dementia? New Blood Test May Tell By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ... “PlGF could be used as a cost-effective screening tool for identifying patients at risk for vascular ...

Dementia cases are rising, but early action, healthy habits, and focused health policies can help reduce its impact, ...

Conclusion The EDQ is a promising alternative to MMSE for screening of early dementia in primary care.