Memory / Cognition Testing
Memory/Cognition Testing Includes:
1. A thorough physical and behavioral examination (may include interviews of family members)
2. Screening for conditions that might masquerade as cognitive/memory issues (depression, sleep disorders, substance abuse, and other autonomic nervous system disorders)
3. Neuropsychology testing via computerized aid (NIH Toolbox). What is neuropsychology testing?
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Non-invasive testing proven to detect pre-clinical signs of Alzheimer's and dementia.
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It is much like a computer game, developed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the world's largest biomedical research institution.
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It tests all areas of brain function (i.e. executive function, attention, working memory, episodic memory, language, processing speed, working memory) to give insight into areas of weakness/opportunity for improvement
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It provides immediate, statistical data on performance, like national percentile score and age and education-adjusted scores (comparing apples to apples)
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It provides a benchmark to monitor changes in performance over time
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FAQ: Yes, Medicare approves and covers this service up to 4 times/yr
4. The physician integrates and interprets the results into meaningful data
5. The physician devises a care plan (and may prescribe medications) to help improve cognitive performance and other areas of life.
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