Memory Problems Assessment

Question 1

What is the process of memory processing?

Answer 1

attention
encoding
storage
retrieval

Question 2

What are some typical reports of memory problems?

Answer 2

forgetting a message 
losing track of a conversation 
forgetting to do things 
misplacing things 
struggling with names 
unable to navigate familiar places

Question 3

What is anterograde amnesia?

Answer 3

difficulty in acquiring new material and remembering events since the onset of the illness or injury

Question 4

what is retrograde amnesia?

Answer 4

difficulty in remembering information prior to the onset of illness or injury

Question 5

Which is more concerning, retrograde or anterograde amnesia?

Answer 5

anterograde

Question 6

What is dementia?

Answer 6

syndrome due to disease of the brain. Chronic/progressive and causes disturbance of multiple higher cortical function including memory, thinking, orientation, comprehension.

Question 7

What are some of the possible key features of dementia?

Answer 7

forgetfulness 
memory loss 
confusion 
poor reasoning 
personality changes 
poor judgement 
ability to focus 
visual perception

Question 8

How is cognition assessed?

Answer 8

background history
brain scans
cognitive screening
neuropsychological assessment

Question 9

What is assessed during cognitive screening?

Answer 9

memory 
attention and concentration 
executive functioning 
visuospatial functioning 
language

Question 10

Which screening test is very commonly used in individuals with suspected cognitive impairment?

Answer 10

MMSE

Question 11

How can cognitive testing be improved from using MMSE?

Answer 11

Addenbrookes Cognitive Examination

Question 12

How long does an Addenbrookes take?

Answer 12

around 15 minutes