{"id":539,"date":"2024-02-13T14:54:26","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T22:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging-u6txq.screen-inc.com\/clone\/?page_id=539"},"modified":"2024-02-21T13:34:17","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T21:34:17","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.screen-inc.com\/?page_id=539","title":{"rendered":"Doctors&#8217; FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_third-048119fdb636ea3d70edc0b975509c6c av_one_third  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-bdu9v-15ed6c4ef8f09ba9b231ab487684de3d av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lsnppkkw-529734d09cbb5d7002c7be3e883273a4\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lsnppkkw-529734d09cbb5d7002c7be3e883273a4{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lsnppkkw-529734d09cbb5d7002c7be3e883273a4 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lsnppkkw-529734d09cbb5d7002c7be3e883273a4 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lsnppkkw-529734d09cbb5d7002c7be3e883273a4 av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_toggle_container  avia-builder-el-first '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >FAQs for doctors<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-lskymmr7-78075a83f57b9c28629772531ce03c96  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" ><div class='taglist'><div class=\"tag-tab\"><a href=\"#\" data-tag=\"{All}\" class=\"activeFilter\">All<\/a><span class='tag-seperator'>\/<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tag-tab\"><a href=\"#\" data-tag=\"{Business-related}\" class=\"\">Business-related<\/a><span class='tag-seperator'>\/<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tag-tab\"><a href=\"#\" data-tag=\"{Clinical-related}\" class=\"\">Clinical-related<\/a><span class='tag-seperator'>\/<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lskyl268-c3ac2224903e6e3380cdfca3bf684a54'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} {Business-related} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Why don\u2019t you provide the CANS-MCI over the Internet\/online?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Why don\u2019t you provide the CANS-MCI over the Internet\/online?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Why don\u2019t you provide the CANS-MCI over the Internet\/online?\">Why don\u2019t you provide the CANS-MCI over the Internet\/online?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>We are sometimes asked why we don&#8217;t provide the CANS-MCI over the Internet. The answer is: validated and reliable cognitive testing must be performed in a controlled environment. To see a full discussion of this issue, please refer to our blog post Concerning Cognitive Testing over the Internet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lskylg6z-d5d90cfc714bc457650c540c973bd433'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} {Business-related} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Why are you better than other computerized cognitive tests?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Why are you better than other computerized cognitive tests?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Why are you better than other computerized cognitive tests?\">Why are you better than other computerized cognitive tests?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Other computer-aided tests often need a trained clinician to be present, require keyboard and mouse for patients to use, can be intimidating, and are hard for patients to follow. Some competing tests take over an hour to do and generate unclear reports. They do not ask about education or other relevant aspects of patients&#8217; backgrounds and do not interpret the results in the context of risks such as depression, alcohol consumption, head injury, or other contributing factors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lspae60v-bd24f7341e9b2bad00f014fb12bf6241'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} {Clinical-related} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What are the benefits of this kind of testing?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What are the benefits of this kind of testing?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What are the benefits of this kind of testing?\">What are the benefits of this kind of testing?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Tracking the current status of a patient\u2019s cognitive abilities provides the earliest possible detection of decline. The biological and genetic markers of high risk may precede active symptoms by many years, so instead of detecting a patient\u2019s future propensity to acquire Alzheimer\u2019s, the CAN-MCI detects the first pre-Alzheimer\u2019s symptoms of decline.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lskzq0nq-9a1fca88b499e53c7295990247050122'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} {Clinical-related} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What are the dangers of not seeking early cognitive testing?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What are the dangers of not seeking early cognitive testing?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What are the dangers of not seeking early cognitive testing?\">What are the dangers of not seeking early cognitive testing?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Many patients with mild signs of dementia will never develop Alzheimer\u2019s and symptoms of impairment will subside as depression and other conditions are addressed. However, the most common dangers associated with mild cognitive impairment, regardless of the cause, are failure to seek medical treatment, financial chaos, falls, fires, victimization by scam artists, and medication non-compliance. The effects of medication non-compliance upon elderly people with mild cognitive impairments can result in increased hospitalizations and increased risk of stroke.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lspa5a34-bb381d7d795ea6256643ce67143575ec'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} {Business-related} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is needed to start doing business with you?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is needed to start doing business with you?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is needed to start doing business with you?\">What is needed to start doing business with you?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In order to create a customized, facility-specific installer we will need the following information:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The compatible Windows hardware you plan to use.<\/li>\n<li>The Physician Enrollment Form (PEF) filled out and submitted.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lspa8kfm-56fdeeaf40220d088881abfd661b1d69'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} {Business-related} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What do we need to make the tests work?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What do we need to make the tests work?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What do we need to make the tests work?\">What do we need to make the tests work?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Any computer with Windows 10 and a touch-capable monitor, located in a private room without distractions. We have guidelines or touch screen tablets\u00a0and we can recommend the best external touch screen monitors for computers that are not pre-equipped with a touch screen.\u00a0You must have professional expertise following up test results with recommendations and handling concerns that patients or families have about the meaning of distressing results.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lspa9mm3-5f5247a76ee000ee333360443e303c72'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} {Business-related} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Who or what do you compete against?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Who or what do you compete against?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Who or what do you compete against?\">Who or what do you compete against?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Most doctors use the tedious and sometimes embarrassing MMSE (Mini Mental State Examination) or MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) tests designed to detect more advanced degrees of cognitive decline. These also require a trained clinician to oversee the testing and can be intimidating to the patient.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lspaa8oc-cc1c9500cad6b1c77e25aae41181af57'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} {Business-related} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-8' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How do you charge?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How do you charge?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How do you charge?\">How do you charge?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-8' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>We directly bill the clinician monthly based on a total number of completed tests. No advance or minimum purchases are required. \u00a0There are no charges when a patient cannot complete enough tests for an accurate assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lspabe7o-bb3278accab74a8b9f528922e9dc2d28'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} {Business-related} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-9' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What kind of burden is on staff to run your tests?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What kind of burden is on staff to run your tests?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What kind of burden is on staff to run your tests?\">What kind of burden is on staff to run your tests?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-9' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>It takes just about two minutes to set up the CANS-MCI for each patient. It does not require any staff training in test administration or scoring. The assessment portions of the tests are fully self-administered (adjusting automatically to patients&#8217; cognitive abilities and limitations). Your staff is free to continue with other work and do not need to remain with the patient during testing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lspac6dv-4a6a0b1778ecd0b534a7377e8c2f4e57'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} {Clinical-related} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-10' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Can I see independent verification of your claims?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Can I see independent verification of your claims?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Can I see independent verification of your claims?\">Can I see independent verification of your claims?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-10' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>To see an independent review of all the available computerized test competition, see this article. The CANS-MCI is the only test that receives a positive reference for its exceptional usability with elderly patients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lspactqe-f43d81acba01be3b68ee5dae57787ee3'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} {Clinical-related} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-11' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What are we able to do with the tests?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What are we able to do with the tests?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What are we able to do with the tests?\">What are we able to do with the tests?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-11' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-11' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>This test battery is designed to help every clinician, from the family physician who sees the patient routinely to the specialist that may encounter the patient after a referral. \u00a0The tests track the current status and exact rate of change in a patient\u2019s cognitive abilities and gives the earliest possible \u201cheads up\u201d alert to the possibility of decline, whatever the cause.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lspadatf-76029103e49d72b205f01af9658884bf'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} {Clinical-related} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-12' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How do patients feel about the tests?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How do patients feel about the tests?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How do patients feel about the tests?\">How do patients feel about the tests?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-12' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-12' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The CANS-MCI is so user friendly that virtually all patients who can see and can touch a screen with a finger can take the tests without assistance and emerge from testing proud of their success at \u201cusing the computer\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lspa2whd-cb957e4f5a6e7aee9cae0370c3f91282\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lspa2whd-cb957e4f5a6e7aee9cae0370c3f91282{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lspa2whd-cb957e4f5a6e7aee9cae0370c3f91282 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_one_third '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_third-048119fdb636ea3d70edc0b975509c6c av_one_third  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div  '     ><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-ghui3-4cce9c28c515cd19adf424fdf57d8e6a av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lsnpowve-f7ee12f72391a872af31f9bd09155c51\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lsnpowve-f7ee12f72391a872af31f9bd09155c51{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lsnpowve-f7ee12f72391a872af31f9bd09155c51 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lsnpowve-f7ee12f72391a872af31f9bd09155c51 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lsnpowve-f7ee12f72391a872af31f9bd09155c51 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-7  el_before_av_toggle_container  avia-builder-el-first '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Other questions<\/h3><div class='av-subheading av-subheading_below'><p>Select one of these topics for a detailed discussion.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-lsnpmnav-bc5e3fd02c86849983e96960ac014b71  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lsnpll0f-306592b77aef5b8f1b36a75dcc9ca767'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-13' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-13' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-13' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Why test seniors for cognitive impairment\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Why test seniors for cognitive impairment\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Why test seniors for cognitive impairment\">Why test seniors for cognitive impairment<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-13' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-13' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>There are at least six good reasons to offer routine cognitive testing for senior patients:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Many seniors who begin to have memory lapses worry unnecessarily about Alzheimer\u2019s. Regular cognitive testing would help alleviate those worries. In most cases, testing will show that the patient has normal cognitive functioning (for age and education).<\/li>\n<li>In some cases, testing will show that the patient\u2019s memory and executive functions are poor, not due to neurological damage, but because of emotional interference. More extensive evaluation and effective treatment can then be prescribed.<\/li>\n<li>If early testing indicates MCI, and it is diagnosed by follow-up testing, the first stages of Alzheimer\u2019s might be slowed. Drugs can be given at its earliest stages. In addition, the earlier other treatment programs are initiated, such as treatment for depression, heart health medications, increased social activity and proper nutrition, the more effective they are in slowing the progression of Alzheimer\u2019s. Thus, early detection through annual testing is critical.<\/li>\n<li>Medical researchers have found that the likelihood of stroke is predictably higher for people who have cognitive declines. Therefore, detecting declining cognitive patterns through annual testing allows physicians to be medically proactive with respect to circulatory health. Medication errors are seriously exacerbated by cognitive symptoms.<\/li>\n<li>For those patients who have been identified as having cognitive declines that is becoming progressively more serious, physicians and caregivers can implement early safety programs and policies for driving, cooking, and finances. There may be dementia prevention activities that are of critical importance to implement as early as possible.<\/li>\n<li>Early detection of active progression toward Alzheimer\u2019s is a gift of time to patients who otherwise would have missed the chances to discuss medical options, to be part of family planning for their future, and to do the things they\u2019ve always wanted to do with friends and family.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lsnpmdw5-a9c691979d4fb685092f7a5f04dd823d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-14' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-14' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-14' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Can progression to Alzheimer\u2019s be prevented?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Can progression to Alzheimer\u2019s be prevented?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Can progression to Alzheimer\u2019s be prevented?\">Can progression to Alzheimer\u2019s be prevented?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-14' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-14' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>We are often asked variations of this question: \u201cOnce someone is identified as having cognitive impairments, how can they prevent progression to dementia and the resulting dependency and constricted life that will occur?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Many habits and actions lower the risk of chronic diseases and boost overall health and well-being. It goes without saying that smoking hurts. It may be less clear but equally important to get treated for depression because that treatment can have a positive effect upon cognitive abilities. The following, in the order of the importance we think is currently established by research, have been found associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer\u2019s disease:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regular exercise. In our opinion, this is the habit with the most consistent effect upon the likelihood of further cognitive decline. It\u2019s effect may be mediated by the improvement in brain circulation, along with changes in stress hormone levels. Whatever the mechanisms, there are clear associations between the risk of Alzheimer\u2019s and having better control over type 2 diabetes, lower blood pressure levels, and lower cholesterol levels. If cognitive decline has already been detected, very extensive exercise may be necessary to have a decline-preventing effect.<\/li>\n<li>Intellectually stimulating activities and social activities. We are often asked which mental exercises work the best to counteract decline. The answer from our perspective is that you want to cause a \u201cfire\u201d in your brain. For example, learning to juggle is tremendously stimulating to many parts of the brain. Learning to juggle while you ride a unicycle would be hugely activating. Learning a new language or a musical instrument would also be very activating. Purchasing a set of brain exercises may be useful just because the program would organize your activity, like having a personal trainer might do for your physical exercise. In both, the issue is how much time you do it, not the specifics of what you do. In fact, the issue of what you do may be more important with respect to physical exercise because you have to be very careful in your physical exercise to avoid physical injury. Learning to juggle may be dangerous to your light fixtures, but it is not important that you succeed or that you do some precisely correct mental exercise.<\/li>\n<li>An active social life. Making this happen as an active task is particularly important as you get older because your usual contacts (and your usual activities that can substitute for beneficial contacts) often become less frequent.<\/li>\n<li>Healthy weight and good nutrition. Keep your weight healthy. For many, that means <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/publication\/whats-your-plate\/important-nutrients-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shifting to fruits and vegetables<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Mindfulness training or psychotherapy. A rigorous study* found that women who scored highest on the neuroticism scale\u2014which measures the tendency to feel easily stressed, anxious, jealous, guilty, and depressed\u2014were twice as likely to develop Alzheimer\u2019s disease compared to those who scored lowest. Apparently, these psychological stressors release stress hormones in the body and can affect structures in the brain that are connected to Alzheimer\u2019s disease. Out of the 800 women that researchers followed for almost four decades, 104 of them developed Alzheimer\u2019s. While being either withdrawn or outgoing did not appear to raise Alzheimer\u2019s risk alone, women who were both easily distressed and withdrawn had the highest risk of developing the disease. high neuroticism\/low extraversion showed the highest risk of AD dementia. There are many ways to reduce how easily distressed or withdrawn a person is. Some of them are also ways to increase social contact, e.g. yoga or meditation classes.<\/li>\n<li>The choice of death. There are 2 main reasons this form of \u201cprevention\u201d is pursued: many people do not want to be a burden on their families and many do not want the vegetative institutional life they foresee if they progress to Alzheimer\u2019s. Although many Americans believe people with Alzheimer\u2019s should have the right to voluntary euthanasia (defined as an action taken by another to end someone\u2019s life with their prior consent), this is illegal throughout the United States. Some guidance may be obtained by organizations such as the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.finalexitnetwork.org\/Exit-Guide-Services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Final Exit Network<\/a>. This leaves mentally competent people with Alzheimer\u2019s who want to maintain control over their dying in the position of taking action while they still can or eventually losing capacity and relying on others to make treatment decisions that will result in a natural death at the first opportunity. There are cases in the US of people who, after acquiring a pledge from a physician to refer them to hospice as soon as deemed eligible, voluntarily stopped eating and drinking (VSED) and died peacefully at home, surrounded by family. VSED in conjunction with palliative or hospice care can be a relatively quick, peaceful way to die. Perhaps the single most important decision people with Alzheimer\u2019s make is naming the right person to be their surrogate decision maker in a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. A solid <a href=\"http:\/\/compassionwa.org\/alzheimers-diseasedementia-advance-directive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Advanced Care Directive<\/a> is also very important.<\/li>\n<li>Staying in the loop. If you have been diagnosed with cognitive impairment, it is important that you seek out the best treatments to prevent further decline. You also can seek out the best ways to avoid progressive decline. Here are some excellent resources:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lsnpue8s-3b0d68c2ebe9365d6363a10cafc38db6'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-15' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-15' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-15' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How do I evaluate a cognitive test?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How do I evaluate a cognitive test?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How do I evaluate a cognitive test?\">How do I evaluate a cognitive test?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-15' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-15' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>PHYSICIANS ASK: \u201cWHICH MEMORY TESTING COMPANY SHOULD I WORK WITH?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the type of healthcare organization you represent\u2014a general practice, specialty practice, HMO, community health clinic, or assisted living center\u2014at some point you may want to use the outsourced services of a specialty memory testing company like Screen Inc. Which one should you use?<\/p>\n<p>We hope you\u2019ll choose us, but even if you don\u2019t, we hope that you will begin to work with a specialty memory testing company, like ours, so seniors get reliable early screening and physician follow-up. The cost of training your staff to administer tests the same way each time, much less in exactly the same way as one another, should be considered when evaluating the cost of the CANS-MCI touch-screen-only tests. Cognitive screening has now become mandatory as a part of the Medicare Annual Wellness evaluation.<\/p>\n<p>Screen\u2019s tests meet all of the following criteria. If you evaluate other specialty memory testing companies, here are some questions that you might ask:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Does the memory testing company make a very economical testing service available to its physicians?<\/li>\n<li>Are the testing equipment and software easy to set up and begin using?<\/li>\n<li>Is the battery of tests exceptionally easy for the elderly to take (no keyboard, mouse, or computer skills needed)?<\/li>\n<li>Is the staff time needed to administer the tests minimal (e.g. 10-15 minutes), even for staff training?<\/li>\n<li>Do the tests have the ability to evaluate cognitive domains other than just memory (such as executive functions), making the tests valid detectors of ALL the patterns that are predictive of decline towards dementia?<\/li>\n<li>Can the tests detect early cognitive problems, or do they only track the degree of established dementia?<\/li>\n<li>When the tests are completed, are they evaluated by a live neuropsychological testing technician, who completes the scoring, taking into account the background of the patient (e.g. age, education, depression level, alcohol use, head injuries) in addition to the cognitive scores?<\/li>\n<li>Are detailed physician reports sent to the physician within an hour after the patient finishes the test?<\/li>\n<li>Do the tests compare the patient\u2019s abilities to sample populations based on education grouping as well as on the patient\u2019s own past scores, in order to provide two relevant frames-of-reference (cross-sectional and longitudinal)?<\/li>\n<li>Does the physician report present visually intuitive and easy-to-interpret data, including an overall probability of MCI?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We would appreciate the chance to talk with you about how our services can help your practice and your patients more than the alternatives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-539","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.screen-inc.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/539","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.screen-inc.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.screen-inc.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.screen-inc.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.screen-inc.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=539"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/staging.screen-inc.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/539\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":946,"href":"https:\/\/staging.screen-inc.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/539\/revisions\/946"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.screen-inc.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=539"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}