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Early change
Does it look for early change, not only later dementia?
Memory Baseline test chooser
Which memory test is right for you?
Use this simple checklist to compare memory tests. A useful test is easy to finish, gives a clear report, and helps you talk with a doctor. This page does not diagnose a condition.
Not a diagnosis. Discuss any result with a qualified healthcare professional.
Seven things to check
Use this before choosing a test.
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Time
Can it fit into about 10–15 minutes?
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Report
Do you get a report you can keep and bring to a visit?
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Scoring
Is scoring automatic, and adjusted for things like age and education?
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Repeat
Can you repeat it later to compare?
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Guided option
Is there a guided or phone option if you need one?
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Cost
Is the cost clear before you start?
If several answers are yes
Consider scheduling the MCI Screen.
It is a published memory screen that creates a report you can bring to a visit. Published studies reported about 97% accuracy for distinguishing MCI from normal aging in the people studied. That is not a diagnosis, and it is not a guarantee for every person.
Keep the comparison careful
Figures come from published summaries and do not decide care. Discuss any test with a qualified healthcare professional.
Simple comparison chart
Compare common memory tests.
Figures come from published summaries and do not decide care. Discuss any test with a qualified healthcare professional.
| Test | Format | Time | MCI accuracy | Scoring | Report |
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| MCI Screen | Computer-guided | 9–10 min | About 97% in studied groups | Automated | Yes |
| MoCA | Paper / computer | 10–15 min | Varies by study | Manual | Varies |
| SLUMS | Pen-and-paper | 4–10 min | Varies by study | Manual | Varies |
| Mini-Cog | Pen-and-paper | 3 min | Varies by study | Manual | Usually brief |
Next step
Get a baseline before your appointment.
If you want a short published memory screen with a report you can use, schedule the MCI Screen and bring your results to your doctor.
Important: This is general education and screening information. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease. Discuss results with a qualified healthcare professional. If you have sudden confusion, weakness, severe headache, speech changes, or other urgent symptoms, seek emergency medical care.