Objectives: To test the Mini‐Cog, a brief cognitive screening test, in an epidemiological study
of dementia in older Americans. Design: A population‐based post hoc examination of the�…

Objectives: To compare detection of cognitive impairment using the Mini‐Cog and Mini‐
Mental State Examination (MMSE) and to identify sociodemographic variables that influence�…

Abstract Objectives. The Mini‐Cog, a composite of three‐item recall and clock drawing, was
developed as a brief test for discriminating demented from non‐demented persons in a�…

Objectives To present a new version of the Modified Mini-Mental State Examination (3MS-
R), provide normative information extending to individuals in the 10th decade, and examine�…

OBJECTIVES: To assess the feasibility of cognitive screening in older veterans presenting
for routine primary care. DESIGN: Quality improvement initiative. SETTING: Seven Veterans�…

Background: While preliminary evidence supports the criterion validity of the CogState
computerized brief battery in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer disease (AD)�…

Background As elderly populations grow, dementia detection in the community is
increasingly needed. Existing screens are largely unused because of time and training�…

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of the Mini‐Mental State
Examination (MMSE) in identifying dementia in the oldest‐old when stratified by age and�…

Objectives To compare the relative level and predictors of accuracy of a brief cognitive
screen, the Mini‐Cog, with spontaneous detection of cognitive impairment by subjects'�…

Objective: To compare brief dementia screening tests as candidates for routine use in
primary care practice. Method: We selected screening tests that met 2 criteria: 1)�…