How can a simple five- to 10-minute test help assess memory issues? | Northwestern Medicine

If your loved one has been given a quick cognitive test at the doctor’s office, it was probably a screening tool like the MOCA, MMSE, or SLUMS. These tests are helpful — but they’re often misunderstood.In this video, I explain: • What these tests actually do (and what they don’t) • Why they can’t diagnose dementia • What the scores really mean • And why you should never try to give one at homeThese tests are meant to flag concerns, not confirm diagnoses. And using them incorrectly — even with go