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BACKGROUND: The Mini-Mental State Examination continues to be used frequently to
screen for cognitive impairment in older adults, but it remains unclear how to interpret …

BACKGROUND: Progressive intraindividual decline in memory and cognition is
characteristic of dementia and may be useful in detecting very early Alzheimer's disease …

The aging population contains increasing rates of cognitive decline and dementia. 1
Cognitive deficits are associated with a variety of neurologic, medical, and psychological …

BACKGROUND: Early detection of cognitive decline in the elderly has become of
heightened importance in parallel with the recent advances in therapeutics. Computerized …

Objective We conducted this systematic review to support the US Preventive Services Task
Force (USPSTF) in updating its recommendation on screening for cognitive impairment in …

Background/Aims Most physicians fail to diagnose dementia until the moderate-severe
stages. Cognitive screening for dementia in the asymptomatic population is not routinely …

From a public health perspective, the measurement of cognitive function using
representative population-based samples has gained increasing relevance in aging studies …

Screening for cognitive impairment in older patients is an important way to improve early
detection and intervention, reduce risk of onset of Alzheimer's disease and dementia …

Abstract Background The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is an established
cognitive screening tool in older adults. It remains unclear, however, how to interpret its …