If this is successful there should be attached a copy of the mini Mental state Examination test.
This test is generally used to screen and asses the degree of cognitive function in patients.
I would like to suggest that this infomration is used with caution and that from my experince, some aspects of the test are adpated from consultant to consultant. some consultants may use addtional material or adapt the core material.
The test is usually used as part of a more holistic examination and should not be used in isolation.
However, since it seems to be the test which most of us hang our hopes on and will our loved ones through ,I thought people may find it of interest.
I have joked before that this is our favourite dinnertime game, particularly since my family and i regularly get the date wrong and fail miserably on the 'remember 3 objects' parts . My dad does stunningly well on some days and appallingly on others.
I suppose what I am trying to say is that it is not possible to learn the answers, however much I will him too.unfortunately i've learnt alzheimers doesnt work like that.
let me know what you think.
regards
betty
This test is generally used to screen and asses the degree of cognitive function in patients.
I would like to suggest that this infomration is used with caution and that from my experince, some aspects of the test are adpated from consultant to consultant. some consultants may use addtional material or adapt the core material.
The test is usually used as part of a more holistic examination and should not be used in isolation.
However, since it seems to be the test which most of us hang our hopes on and will our loved ones through ,I thought people may find it of interest.
I have joked before that this is our favourite dinnertime game, particularly since my family and i regularly get the date wrong and fail miserably on the 'remember 3 objects' parts . My dad does stunningly well on some days and appallingly on others.
I suppose what I am trying to say is that it is not possible to learn the answers, however much I will him too.unfortunately i've learnt alzheimers doesnt work like that.
let me know what you think.
regards
betty