Cognitive tests can assess mental awareness, reasoning and memory. Cognitive tests are not for gaffes, as Biden and Trump ...

With the term “cognitive test” now part of everyday conversation, brain health experts are welcoming the chance to explain exactly what these tests can and can’t do.

For one of the tests – the 30-point Montréal Cognitive Assessment Test (MoCA) – chatbot GPT-4o scored the highest at 26 out of 30.

Smarter Aging How useful are cognitive tests? The answer might surprise you. What memory glitches may mean and how to deal with them.

Cognitive testing is an important tool used to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. This article covers several of the most commonly used cognitive tests done for this purpose.

With all the concern, what can cognitive testing actually tell about a person’s brain health – and what can’t they answer? And presidents aside, does the average older adult need one?

The Medicare annual wellness visit—a preventive care visit free to Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Part B—requires detection of cognitive impairment. We surveyed an internet panel of adults ...

The president has spoken often about cognitive tests, especially in reference to former President Joe Biden — the only commander-in-chief older than he is.

Dementia is a common condition in older adults, ranging from mild cognitive impairment to severe dementia. It is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in this age group. Identifying potential ...

New research shows that the industry's leading AI chatbots are performing poorly on tests designed to detect signs of dementia.

The change is aimed at providing a fair and individualized approach to senior drivers, as opposed to a one-size-fits-all ...