Cognitive Overview
A cognitive assessment
Also known as a cognitive screening test, is a quick test that evaluates mental function. It can help identify problems with thinking, learning, memory, judgment, and language.
What does a cognitive assessment do?
· Checks for cognitive impairment, or problems with cognition
· Helps determine if more in-depth testing is needed
· Identifies a person who needs further evaluation for dementia
How is a cognitive assessment performed?
· Involves answering questions and performing simple tasks
· May include repeating lists of words, spelling words backwards, or drawing a clock
When is a cognitive assessment used?
· To help diagnose conditions such as Alzheimer's disease
· To help identify cognitive impairment in people with suspected deficits
· To help identify the need for more in-depth testing
Cognivue is a computerized test that evaluates cognitive function and brain health. It's used to help identify cognitive decline and hearing loss, and to select hearing aids.
How it works
· The test calibrates to your visual acuity and motor skills
· It presents visual stimuli and a cursor
· You identify the target location by moving the cursor
· You're scored based on the accuracy and timing of your responses
What it assesses
· Memory
· Visuospatial function
· Executive function and attention
· Naming and language
· Delayed recall and abstraction
· Reaction time
· Speed processing
Who can use it
· Medical professionals use Cognivue to assess adults 55 and older
· It's not intended to be used as a diagnostic tool
Benefits It's non-invasive, It's self-administered, It doesn't require the ability to hear, and It includes captions for people who are hard of hearing.
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A person-centered approach to assessment and management of hearing loss that encourages the creation of a therapeutic environment conducive to a shared decision process which is necessary to explore and reduce the impact of hearing loss on communication, activities, and participations.
Cognitive Screenings
We do things differently.
As a part of our protocol, we start with a quick screening to see how hard your brain is working in your daily life.
This will help our Audioprosthologist understand your full communication needs and abilities, which will help them manage/treat your hearing loss more effectively. Once you are done with the screening, our Audioprosthologist or your primary MD, will review the results with you.”
Cognitive definition from The American Psychological Association: All forms of knowing and awareness, such as perceiving, conceiving, remembering, reasoning, judging, imagining, and problem solving.
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