Cognitive Assessment (week 6)

what is the mini mental state examination (MMSE)

the gold standard cognitive test

what type of measure is the MMSE

a body function measure

how long does the MMSE take to administer

less than 10 minutes

what areas are assessed in the MMSE

orientation, attention, recall, language, and ability to follow simple verbal and written commands

what does a MMSE score of 24-30 indicate

no impairments

what does a MMSE score of 18-24 indicate

mild impairments

what does a MMSE score of 0-17 indicate

severe impairment

what is the MMSE cut off score for cognitive impairment

<24

what does a MMSE score of

greater risk of being diagnosed with dementia

what is the purpose of the montral cognitive assessment (MOCA)

to screen for mild cognitive dysfucntion

what type of measure is the MOCA

body function measure

how long does the MOCA take to administer

10 minutes

how many points are possible in the MOCA

30 points

why are there different versions of the MOCA

to adapt to several backgrounds

what does a MOCA score of >26 indicate

normal

what does a MOCA score of 18-25 indicate

mild cognitive impairment

what does a MOCA score of 10-17 indicate

moderate cognitive impairment

what does a MOCA score of <10 indicate

severe cognitive impairment

what is the cut off score on the MOCA to separate mild cognitive impairment and alzheimers disease

18

what MOCA score indicates mild Alzheimers

11-21

what is the purpose of the SLUMS

to screen individuals for the presence of cognitive deficits, identify changes in cognition over time, and indetify persons who have dementia or mild neurocognitive impairment

what type of measure is the SLUMS

body function

what is the max SLUMS score

30

what does the SLUMS test

orientation, memory, attention, and executive function

what does a SLUMS score of 27-30 indicate

normal cognitive function

what does a SLUMS score of 21-26 indicate

mild neuro cognitive disorder

what does a SLUMS score of 1-20 indicate

dementia