Mmse test 26/30
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Hello Lynn26. Welcome to TP.
I do not know much about the MMSE test but I do know that results in one test alone cannot be taken as proof that someone has dementia.
I'm sure members who know much more about this will be along shortly.
I do not know much about the MMSE test but I do know that results in one test alone cannot be taken as proof that someone has dementia.
I'm sure members who know much more about this will be along shortly.
Hello @Lynn26, welcome to the forum. I hope you find this to be a friendly and supportive place.
Apparently the test you mention was not intended as a diagnostic tool but is widely used all over the world. I found that our GP used it as a check to see if further testing was necessary.
I would discuss the issue with the GP as many things can cause dementia like symptoms, but are treatable. This is why bloods are usually taken as a first step.
There is an AS Factsheet about the diagnosis process and you may be interested in reading that, Here's a link to it if you want to take a look https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/sites...nloads/factsheet_assessment_and_diagnosis.pdf
Apparently the test you mention was not intended as a diagnostic tool but is widely used all over the world. I found that our GP used it as a check to see if further testing was necessary.
I would discuss the issue with the GP as many things can cause dementia like symptoms, but are treatable. This is why bloods are usually taken as a first step.
There is an AS Factsheet about the diagnosis process and you may be interested in reading that, Here's a link to it if you want to take a look https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/sites...nloads/factsheet_assessment_and_diagnosis.pdf
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Do you have any other problems @Lynn26 ?
The reason I ask is because my OH can ace the MMSE, but has very definite cognitive problems and his behaviour has changed significantly. Is there anyone close to you who you can ask about this and you know they will give you an honest answer? If no-one has noticed any other changes, then there there is probably nothing too much to worry about. You cant make a diagnosis of dementia from one test. though. You would need scans, neuropsychology testing, other peoples observations as well as any relevant family history. When did your relatives start with dementia? If they were over 80 years old it may not be relevant.
The reason I ask is because my OH can ace the MMSE, but has very definite cognitive problems and his behaviour has changed significantly. Is there anyone close to you who you can ask about this and you know they will give you an honest answer? If no-one has noticed any other changes, then there there is probably nothing too much to worry about. You cant make a diagnosis of dementia from one test. though. You would need scans, neuropsychology testing, other peoples observations as well as any relevant family history. When did your relatives start with dementia? If they were over 80 years old it may not be relevant.
