Screening Tools

• Mini-Cog - A three-minute patient screening tool (three-word delayed recall and clock drawing test).
• MoCA Test - Montreal Cognitive Assessment
• SLUMS - St. Louis University Mental Status
• MMSE - Mini-Mental Status Examination
• Family Questionnaire - A family/caregiver assessment of patient status.

Other Resources

• Taking Action Workbook - A guide for families with a new diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
• Living Well Workbook - Evidence-based brain wellness strategies for people with early dementia.
• At the Crossroads - Family conversations about Alzheimer's disease, dementia and driving.
• Alzheimer's Association Dementia and Driving Resource Center
• Rx Pad - A pad of prescriptions to call the Alzheimer's Association for disease information, education, planning assistance and referrals to other community support services.
• Minnesota Health Care Directive
• Five Wishes - A guide to health care directives.
• Honoring Choices Minnesota - A collection of tested, patient-centered care modesl for those with chronic conditions.