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Know your
Memory Baseline
before your visit.
Memory Baseline helps you see where your memory stands today, compare test options, and decide whether to schedule the MCI Screen before your next doctor visit.
Not a diagnosis. This is a screening and education starting point. Schedule the MCI Screen before your appointment and review results with your doctor.
20 yrspublished cognitive science
2M+memory checks in research database
97%published accuracy for MCI vs. normal aging in studied groups
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In the news
NPR story shows why getting a baseline earlier matters.
NPR recently reported that an estimated 7.4 million Americans live with dementia — a number expected to climb. It is another reminder to get a memory baseline before a crisis, so families can start better conversations sooner.
New resource directory
Memory screening pages for the questions people actually search.
Start with plain-language guides on memory tests, online screening, doctor visit prep, and common test comparisons. Every page keeps the same rule: education first, doctor conversation next.
Compare test options
See practical differences between MCI Screen, MoCA, and Mini-Cog.
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Bring clearer notes, questions, and a baseline report when appropriate.
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This can be for you or someone in your care.
This is for me
Get a dated Memory Baseline you can bring to your own visit. Start with the guide, or schedule the MCI Screen.
I am helping someone
You can help a parent or partner prepare for a doctor visit. Do not enter their health details on our forms. Sit with them while they schedule, if they want that support.
Why it matters
Your Memory Baseline helps you see change earlier.
Many people wait until memory concerns become disruptive. Your Memory Baseline creates a reference point, so subtle changes can be easier to discuss, track, and act on over time.
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Build your starting point
Capture where you are today instead of guessing from memory later.
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Know what to watch
Understand common factors that can influence your cognitive health, including sleep, activity, vascular health, and social engagement.
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Prepare for a better conversation
If results raise a concern, bring clearer information to your doctor or care team.
The simple path
Screen → understand → plan → track.
Memory Baseline turns a first memory check into a practical next step, powered by Acurist and the MCI Screen.
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Start with a baseline
Answer a focused set of questions to create your first memory snapshot.
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Review what may affect memory
See common factors that may affect memory and thinking.
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Decide on next steps
If it makes sense, schedule the fuller MCI Screen and talk through results with your doctor.
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Built on published memory-screening science.
Acurist’s tools are built around the MCI Screen and Memory Performance Index. The goal is not to label people. It is to help you and your doctor discuss meaningful memory patterns with more context.
Doctor credibility
“...early detection of cognitive changes, and monitoring cognition.”— William R. Shankle, MD, Medscape interview. Hoag describes Dr. Shankle’s program as using “the sensitive memory testing tool” to detect the first stage of mild cognitive decline.
This quote is from a public interview. It does not mean Memory Baseline diagnoses a condition, and it is not an endorsement of this website.
Why people trust the MCI Screen
Acurist reports 20 years of work, published studies, and more than 2 million memory checks in its database.
Published studies report about 97% accuracy for distinguishing MCI from normal aging in studied groups. Memory Baseline helps you decide whether to schedule the full MCI Screen.
See report details → · Which test is right for you? → · Open report PDF
Get your starting point
Schedule the MCI Screen before your doctor’s appointment.
Bring a clearer baseline into the conversation. The MCI Screen is designed to look for subtle memory patterns earlier than many common dementia-focused tests.
Free e-book
Download the Memory Baseline Guide.
Register to download a short plain-language guide: what a Memory Baseline is, when to consider one, and what to bring to your doctor.
Do not enter symptoms, diagnoses, or private health details. This form is only for follow-up about Memory Baseline.
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Common questions
Plain-language answers before someone clicks.
Is this a diagnosis?
No. This is a screening and education starting point. It is not designed to diagnose or treat any disease.
Who is it for?
Adults who want a clearer baseline for memory and thinking, especially if they are monitoring changes for themselves or a loved one.
What happens next?
If you want a clearer Memory Baseline before an appointment, schedule the MCI Screen and bring the results to your doctor.
Important: Memory Baseline provides general education and screening guidance only. It is not medical advice and does not replace evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional. If you have sudden confusion, weakness, severe headache, speech changes, or other urgent symptoms, seek emergency medical care.