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Senior moment or something more?

You know the scenario, you're making a business presentation, or perhaps reminiscing with friends about an event from back in the day, everything is clicking and then it happens... your memory blanks and you forget what you wanted to say. Some call it a senior moment. We've all experienced those momentary memory blips, and usually it's nothing. But, not always.

So, how do you know if something is truly wrong, such as dementia? If you are concerned about your brain health, or perhaps that of someone close to you, we suggest taking the test below. Should you have any questions regarding the test or the test results please call us to schedule a consultation at 805 497 7274.

This quick and easy test is performed as follows: Answer the 8 questions by checking the 'yes', 'no', or 'don't know' columns. If you answered more than 2 questions with 'yes', then there is a good chance that you have a degree of cognitive impairment and you should make an appointment with our office for a full evaluation.

Remember, "Yes, a change" indicates that there has been a change in the last several years caused by cognitive (thinking and memory) problems. Yes,
A change		 No,
No change		 N/A,
Don't know
1. Problems with judgment (e.g., problems making decisions, bad financial decisions, problems with thinking)
2. Less interest in hobbies/activities
3. Repeats the same things over and over (questions, stories, or statements)
4. Trouble learning how to use a tool, appliance, or gadget (e.g., VCR, computer, microwave, remote control)
5. Forgets correct month or year
6. Trouble handling complicated financial affairs (e.g., balancing checkbook, income taxes, paying bills)
7. Trouble remembering appointments
8. Daily problems with thinking and/or memory
TOTAL SCORE: 0 0 0