Score Results of the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE)
Score results of the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) can indicate the stage of Alzheimer's disease
Score results of the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) are used in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. The scores indicate the areas of difficulty in a person presenting with cognitive problems such as memory, thinking, attention, reasoning, decision making and dealing with concepts.
Scores indicating dementia
Scoring and people with Alzheimer's disease
On average people with Alzheimer's disease who do not receive treatment lose 2 to 4 points each year on the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE).
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