Has anyone done a cognitive test at their doctor's office.?
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jimintoronto
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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>
StarSong
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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.
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.
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StarSong
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It could be.
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.
Myself also.
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
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
What vitamin do you take?
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).
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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.
StarSong
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I took it and was a little worried about the results as I went along. Turns out I did slightly better than average on one test (and quite a bit better on another) for people in my cohort (presumably meaning my age and no history of Alzheimer's), so the test results were a relief.
Brookswood
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I flunked my cognitive test. So now they skip over it.
Kadee
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We have them once a year in Australia the nurse asks several questions about dates / times before other tests like drawing the hands on a clock for what …she says …OMG the younger generation would be in deep trouble with that …test
my score last year was 97 % I messed up in a 7 word sentence she wanted me to repeat 15 min latter
Ive recently turned 80
but mind ya i still know what / how many 1/2 dozen is ,…….unlike i 20+ year old I asked for 1/2 dozen mini Frankfurt’s in Woolworths
recently…..when I said it should be common sense how many it is …..she ..very rudely told me they didn’t teach her that in school ….
Ive gotta agree with you regarding dates …I hardly know what date it is unless I look at my watch ..everyday‘s a weekend as far as I know.
… @robin416
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I haven't taken one but I was in the doctor's office with my dad when he took one. It was interesting. My dad is starting to lose his short term memory but takes care of himself well otherwise. But we have to sometimes remind him of things.
I think the reason they think the date question is reasonable during an appointment is that an appointment is on a specific date so at some point in time one would know the date of the appointment.
I think the reason they think the date question is reasonable during an appointment is that an appointment is on a specific date so at some point in time one would know the date of the appointment.
Teacher Terry
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I have never taken a Medicare wellness exam. I read that they are just a money maker for the doctor, which is why they try to do them. You are also not allowed to bring up any medical problems during them or they can’t bill it as a wellness exam. They are supposed to tell you to make a separate appointment for any medical problems.
One year when I went in for an issue, I was having they noted I had never had a wellness exam and said they were going to turn that visit into one . I told them absolutely not that I never intended to have one and I was there for a specific issue I was having.
I still work part-time consulting in my field and I’m also president of an HOA. I spend a lot of time researching items and solving problems. If I was having any cognitive difficulties, I would be aware of it and I find just because you’re a certain age to routinely test everybody with a cognitive exam is insulting.
Once I turned 65 and went on Medicare, all of a sudden, the medical assistant started to ask me all sorts of personal questions about sex and other personal issues. I told her that if I didn’t know how to handle those areas of my life by that age, I never would and not to ask me any of those questions again. They must’ve recorded that in my file because they’ve never done it again.
One year when I went in for an issue, I was having they noted I had never had a wellness exam and said they were going to turn that visit into one . I told them absolutely not that I never intended to have one and I was there for a specific issue I was having.
I still work part-time consulting in my field and I’m also president of an HOA. I spend a lot of time researching items and solving problems. If I was having any cognitive difficulties, I would be aware of it and I find just because you’re a certain age to routinely test everybody with a cognitive exam is insulting.
Once I turned 65 and went on Medicare, all of a sudden, the medical assistant started to ask me all sorts of personal questions about sex and other personal issues. I told her that if I didn’t know how to handle those areas of my life by that age, I never would and not to ask me any of those questions again. They must’ve recorded that in my file because they’ve never done it again.
Again I ask how it's just a money maker? People make it sound like the doctor is bilking the insurance company for money, prove that's true. In reality wellness visits are encouraged and promoted by insurance companies, it's an early detection procedure. It baffles me people refuse to take one.
I will agree if it's some unsolicited independant organization wanting to come to your home to perform the test it's could be an attempt to bilk insurance, but I'm comfortable having my doctor do it.
Also my doctor has never denied questions or tried to charge extra for bringing up other issues. Actually at my last visit they even cleaned my ears of wax, I didn't ask but they looked and saw a build up so cleaned them.
A thought occured to me on this topic. The intial subject was "cognitive test". I wonder if different doctors handle the test differently.
My doctor does a cognitive test as part of my yearly wellness test, which I consider a yearly physical. It starts with blood work a few days prior to my appointment, then an office visit that consist of a cognitive test, basic wellness questions, going over my lab results and a physical exam.
Is that how everyone elses are done? If I was asked to come in only for a cognitive test I probably wouldn't go unless I had concernes. Seeing mines part of a more comprehensive examine it's a no brainer to have it done.
My doctor does a cognitive test as part of my yearly wellness test, which I consider a yearly physical. It starts with blood work a few days prior to my appointment, then an office visit that consist of a cognitive test, basic wellness questions, going over my lab results and a physical exam.
Is that how everyone elses are done? If I was asked to come in only for a cognitive test I probably wouldn't go unless I had concernes. Seeing mines part of a more comprehensive examine it's a no brainer to have it done.
I go for my yearly wellness exam tomorrow. Last week they called me and did the memory test over the phone along with a few other questions. The only thing I didn't do (and couldn't do) over the phone was drawing the clock. The person interviewing me said that this would free up the doctor to spend more time with me. She must have had me on the phone for 15 minutes. Hopefully I won't have to draw the clock tomorrow.
StarSong
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Not necessarily. Tests change as the world moves forward. When my daughter (born in 1983) was a baby, a development marker the doc asked was whether she was waving bye-bye. Fast forward to her son (2012) was a baby. The doc asked if he was waving bye-bye or giving high fives yet. (High fives only became a thing in late 1977!)
Babs2u
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If that is cheating I cheat as well. To me it is just common sense.