Cognitive Screening for Older Adults

Question 1

What does the Mini-Cog test consist of? What does each test for?

how long does it take to administer?

How is the score interpreted?

Answer 1

3 item memory recall: Memory
clock drawing test (10 after 11): executive functions

3 minutes

0-2=positive screen for dementia
3-5=negative screen

Question 2

What does the MOCA test consist of? How long does it take?

What is a normal score?

Answer 2

16 item test that includes tests for executive function, naming, memory, attention, language, abstraction, delayed recall, and orientation

takes 10 minutes

normal score is anything above 26

Question 3

What does the MMSE test consist of?

How is it scored?

Answer 3

11 questions to asses orientation, registration, attention, calculation, recall, language and visual construct

0-17=severe impairment
18-24=mild impairment
24-30=no impairment

Question 4

What is the clinical disadvantage of the MMSE compared to the MOCA or Mini-Cog?

Answer 4

MMSE needs to be purchased