The Mini-Cog© is a fast and simple screening test to help detect dementia in its early stages. In just 3 minutes, Mini-Cog © can help doctors and other professional care providers identify possible cognitive impairment in older patients.

The graphical Mini-Cog was developed for rapid cognitive impairment screening in settings where a numerical score (0-5) is not required. The scoring system is the same as in the initial (Borson et al, 2000) proof-of-concept publication (see References).

Interpreting the Mini-Cog© Score (Total Possible Score: 0-5) Add the 3-item recall and clock drawing scores together. A total score of 0, 1, or 2 indicates higher likelihood of clinically important cognitive impairment.

The Mini-Cog © can be used as a “cognitive vital sign” and administered reliably with just a little practice. Start by downloading the test forms and instructions: – Standardized Mini-Cog© Instrument (appropriate for use with most individuals)

Why Mini-Cog? More than 8 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, yet detection is often delayed and many cases go undiagnosed. The fast and simple Mini-Cog © test can help detect early stages of cognitive impairment, so people can seek help before a crisis hits.

The Mini-Cog© can be used to screen for dementia quickly during routine annual exams and other medical visits. In just 3 minutes, Mini-Cog© can help doctors and other professional care providers identify the possible onset of cognitive impairment in older patients.

The Mini-Cog© can be used to screen for dementia quickly during routine office visits or other settings. Its results can identify patients who need more thorough evaluation and help before a crisis occurs.

Se ha establecido un valor de corte de < 3 en la Mini-og™ para la detección de demencia, pero muchas personas con deterioro cognitivo clínicamente significativo tendrán una puntuación más alta. Cuando se desea una mayor sensibilidad, se recomienda usar un valor de corte de < 4, ya que podría indicar

The Mini-Cog© tool Dr. Borson created includes a simple test of short-term memory, because impairment in that area is typical of the most common type of dementia in older people―Alzheimer’s disease.

Mini-Cog© can be used effectively after brief training in both health care and community settings. Training typically takes less than 10 minutes. Because it doesn’t require specialized medical knowledge to administer, Mini-Cog© can be particularly useful in assessing people unlikely to seek evaluation by memory care specialists.