Can Cognitive Assessment Become A Routine Part Of Checkups?

Some memory loss and slower thinking is an inevitable part of aging—right? When does forgetting a face or misplacing the car keys every once in a while become a reason for concern?

Patients with worries about their cognitive function can visit a neurologist at a major medical center to undergo cognitive assessment. However, there are many patients who live in rural areas or don’t have the ability to travel to a specialist. Are they relegated to trying to self-test their cognition with the daily crossword?

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