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The technology could help more seniors to age better and remain for longer in the community. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A brief cognitive test can detect signs of Alzheimer's in older patients. Only half of primary care doctors routinely give one, despite coverage by Medicare as part of annual wellness visits.

Every senior should receive a brief cognitive assessment at their first Medicare annual wellness visit at age 65, the group says, and the exams should be a regular part of their ongoing annual ...

Cognitive assessment test: ... Since age is a significant risk factor for Alzheimer’s, dementia and other illnesses, seniors are the most likely to need to take a cognitive test.

The test does not diagnose problems like Alzheimer's, but it allows doctors to get a baseline of a patient's cognitive functioning. Repeat testing allows patients to follow their memory and ...

The cognitive function of all the participants was tested both before and after the two-week study. The researchers were testing for spatial ability, memory, and how well participants could focus ...