Has anyone done a cognitive test at their doctor's office.?

TeePee said:
I don't have access to doctors notes but I do have access to my lab, xrays, and other of those types of tests results. My PCP hadn't stated any concern about my cognitive tests. I think if she were, she put me on some medication to slow down the progression. I don't know what the deal with my having problems putting the hands in the right spots on the clock. I'm not dyslexic, but it seems like I am kind of when it comes to that. I can visualize the clock and time in my head, I just get confused drawing it correctefly.
Click to expand...
I suggest that you concentrate on which clock hand does what. The hour hand is shorter than the minute hand is. Draw the hour hand pointing at the hour requested, then draw the minute hand pointing at the minute time requested. Of course, if you have a wicked sense of humor, as I do, you could draw a digital clock, with all numerals.....GRIN> JIMB>
 
Warrigal said:
That's me right now. I'm losing nouns, both common and proper nouns.

I'll be talking to someone and at some point have been unable to recall a place name, even the name of some common object. I tell people what is going on and that I will drag the right word out in about 20 minutes. Often it surfaces in less time but nevertheless the brain is slowing down over time. Not surprising because at 83 years of age my whole body is slowing down.
Click to expand...
This happens to me, too, and I'm ten years younger than you. I mostly notice it when I've had a poor (or short) night's sleep. Then again, my brain has always been fuzzy when I haven't had enough sleep. Not uncommon, from what I can tell.
 
Warrigal said:
I'll be talking to someone and at some point have been unable to recall a place name,
Click to expand...
Just the other day I was recounting a long ago vacation and for the life of couldn't remember Monterey (Ca.) Later I pulled a map of Ca. and found it easy enough. But you know what? Ten minutes after I looked at the map I again couldn't remember Monterey! Very frustrating.
 
Last edited:
C50 said:
Just the other day I was recounting a long ago vacation and for the life of couldn't remember Monterey (Ca.) Later I pulled a map of Ca. and found it easy enough. But you know what? Ten minutes after I looked at the may I again couldn't remember Monterey! Very frustrating.
Click to expand...
I've done that same thing! Probably also did it when I was in my twenties.

The difference: we all attributed it to being distracted or not paying full attention during our youth, but imagine it portends potentially disastrous mental health declines when it occurs after turning 50.
 
OneEyedDiva said:
When I go to the doctor, I ask questions about what was done and the results of any testing. I'm blessed because my PCP takes plenty of time with me so I never feel rushed when seeking to get all the answers I need. Maybe you have a mild form of dyslexia. My second husband was dyslexic and didn't realize it until he was in his late 40s when I told him that was what he had.
Click to expand...
It could be.
 
jimintoronto said:
I suggest that you concentrate on which clock hand does what. The hour hand is shorter than the minute hand is. Draw the hour hand pointing at the hour requested, then draw the minute hand pointing at the minute time requested. Of course, if you have a wicked sense of humor, as I do, you could draw a digital clock, with all numerals.....GRIN> JIMB>
Click to expand...
That might be part of the problem. Most watches and clocks are digital and I'm not around that many numeric clocks like I used to.
 
My doctor in Nebraska did that test on me (probably was when I started Medicare), I don't remember if any other doctor appointment since I moved to Maryland has done it, probably not because the part about remembering words a few minutes later after intervening other discussion makes me anxious, so I'd remember that.

A few years ago I was having trouble with the 6 digit numbers for two factor authentication (had to look at them twice, to remember three of the numbers at a time), so I started taking a vitamin that would supposedly help, and it really did help and this past year I can just glance at the number and remember it without any memorization effort required.

Re the meme in above post, this is really old now but here is the history of the Side Eyed Chloe meme:

This is an interesting little brain test:
MindCrowd Memory Test • Online Brain Scientific Research
 
HoneyNut said:
My doctor in Nebraska did that test on me (probably was when I started Medicare), I don't remember if any other doctor appointment since I moved to Maryland has done it, probably not because the part about remembering words a few minutes later after intervening other discussion makes me anxious, so I'd remember that.

A few years ago I was having trouble with the 6 digit numbers for two factor authentication (had to look at them twice, to remember three of the numbers at a time), so I started taking a vitamin that would supposedly help, and it really did help and this past year I can just glance at the number and remember it without any memorization effort required.

Re the meme in above post, this is really old now but here is the history of the Side Eyed Chloe meme:

This is an interesting little brain test:
MindCrowd Memory Test • Online Brain Scientific Research
Click to expand...
What vitamin do you take?
 
TeePee said:
What vitamin do you take?
Click to expand...
NAD. I had wanted to take NMN but it was illegal to sell for a couple years because the drug industry wanted it protected as a drug instead of a supplement. But it seems the FDA changed the rule at the end of last year so now it is for sale.

I can't decide whether to keep taking NAD or to switch to NMN.

Editing to add: apparently I have been taking "NR" instead of "NAD" which (per AI so take with a grain of salt) is even better than NMN, so I guess I'll stick to what I've been taking (brand name Tru Niagen, ingredient is "nicotinamide riboside chloride"). Per AI it is a unique form of vitamin B3 (not the standard chemical version of Niacin B3).
 
Last edited:
OldOld said:
I would do that test if it is free or completely covered by insurance company. Unfortunately, in my situation, it is not.
Click to expand...
I'm surprised. Are you Medicare age? I don't know where you live, but if you live in the US Medicare should pay for it. I thought they paid for mine. Maybe my supplement paid for it.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top