A cognitive assessment can be a short, quick test to check how well your brain is functioning. They can also be more in-depth if a problem is identified.
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A person might have a cognitive assessment if they experience memory problems, difficulty concentrating, or changes in thinking and decision-making. It can also help identify conditions like dementia, Alzheimer’s, or other cognitive disorders, providing a clearer understanding of your health and guiding appropriate treatment or care.
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- Consider having a cognitive assessment If you, your family, or care partners are noticing changes in your memory and periods of confusion.
- Know that your physician or nurse practitioner can administer different types of cognitive tests. Each test involves answering a series of questions and/or performing simple tasks. They are designed to help measure mental functions, such as memory, language, and the ability to recognize objects.
Things You Can Do
- Be aware that for seniors, confusion can come on gradually and may or may not increase with memory loss and dementia.
- Learn strategies used by others to stay socially active, engage in regular physical exercise, and maintain a calm and organized environment to limit confusion and maintain cognitive wellness from Healthlink BC.
- Talk about and record your wishes in an advance care plan, advance directive, and/or representation agreement before cognitive changes are present.
Think about completing the Mywell Health activity Changes in My Personal Needs. Explore the other activities in My Place to Call Home.
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