Distinguish between signs of dementia and typical age-related changes in memory and cognition
Prompt 1Memory loss that disrupts daily life
Answer for prompt 1 Memory loss that disrupts daily life
Prompt 2Trouble understanding visual images or spacial relationships
Answer for prompt 2 Trouble understanding visual images or spacial relationships
Prompt 3Sometimes forgetting names or appointments but remembering them later
Answer for prompt 3 Sometimes forgetting names or appointments but remembering them later
Prompt 4Sometimes having trouble finding the right word
Answer for prompt 4 Sometimes having trouble finding the right word
Prompt 5Misplacing things from time to time and being able to retrace steps to find them
Answer for prompt 5 Misplacing things from time to time and being able to retrace steps to find them
Prompt 6Confusion with time and place
Answer for prompt 6 Confusion with time and place
Prompt 7Making occasional errors when balancing a checkbook
Answer for prompt 7 Making occasional errors when balancing a checkbook
Prompt 8Difficulty completing familiar tasks