Cognitive tests - Page 3

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@BoopOMatic wrote:
Unless a person complains of an impairment, why are they even doing them? I see it's for people on Medicaid. Unless there has been a problem it seems like a bunch of wasted time to me.

@BoopOMatic Why do they do it? $$$$$

hckynutjohn · ‎06-15-2015

@zitawins

My first thought is, if you are sure you have no cognitive issues, why take the test?

Not sure how "setting up a printer and connecting it to a computer" fits into ones cognition, but that's just me.

I don't write or publish books on kindle, nor am I on instagram. However! I have been "accused", many times over the years of typing a "novella", by several nice ladies. Some even have called it a chapter of my upcoming bio.

I took a cognition test given by a new Psychiatrist after my Doctor of many years moved to a different area. Think I was 76-77 at the time, and that was my 1 and only trip to see him.

I spent more time "ripping him a new one" because I sat there for 1 hour and 15 minutes waiting for him. Needless to say, with me and being unreasonably late? Not a good thing for anyone that is getting paid. Punctuality is, and always has been important to me my whole life. I allow for circumstances, but with a Psychiatrist appointment? Being 75 minutes late for an appointment, nope!

Talked for about ten minutes about my life with 5 key phrases or terms to remember. I got 4 of them exact, and the other, not quite completely accurate.

At 82, I wish my memory was as sharp as in the past. My Long Term memory, in my opinion, is still at 99.9%. My Short Term memory? Not so much, but I have been writing notes to myself since my early 20's, so!!!

Still try to keep my mind and body active as much as possible. My physical response I can measure myself, been doing it for many decades. My Psychological response, not so much when it come to the different types of memory.

I see more than a couple widely known people on TV, that are several years my junior. If I were to judge my cognition by referencing it with their's? For me I am doing great, comparatively speaking.

@zitawins Those are some of my experiences, but like usual, I still have plenty more to share when things come up here.

hckynut(john)🥅🏒

hckynut(john)

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@chlema wrote:
My first test was last year. Had to remember 3 words and after 10 minutes repeat them. Apple, table, penny. Then draw the clock, put in the numbers, draw the hands at 2:45. Then I had to walk the length of the exam room, about 6' as fast as I could. This year when she was about to give me 3 words I said apple, table, penny but oh no, remembering them after a year not good enough. Gave me new ones, baby, kitchen, village. The circle was already printed, just had to do the rest. Repeat the "fast" walk. So maybe next year I'll throw the 6 words at her and say I'm done.

@chlema Or draw a rectangle and say what time do you want? It's a digital clock.

RedTop · ‎09-01-2010

@zitawins

Dont concern yourself with this, you did not fail your cognitive test, just because you weren't clear on the instructions and didn't give the nurse exactly what she asked for.

I am a people watcher and when I see people talking to themselves, or see people with hand and body tremors, constant head movements, etc., I suspect a cognitive issue. I was the one who noticed my mothers issues, and insisted our doctor do cognitive testing about 4 years ago.

Mom remembered 2 of the 3 words, and while there was delay and stumbling, she did fair with the simple things she was asked to do, until she was handed a clipboard and told to draw a clock with a specific time. Several years before when her mini stroke was discovered, I watched my mother ace these cognitive tests.

However on this day, it took her 14 minutes to draw a clock, write the numbers on it, but she failed to correctly position the hands on the requested time of 2:20. And then beaming with confidence like a small child she hands the clipboard to the Dr. convinced she passed! We walked out of the office with a dementia diagnosis, and the suggestion for Mom to start taking Mementine. Mom argued with me all the way home that she got that clock right!

I am sure your cognitive testing was fine, and the nurse made no note of concern, and for most of us these simple tests are annoying. But in cases like my mother, these simple tests give a real insight into declining brain function that help children like my brothers and I care for our parent in their home, and hopefully stay on top of their needs!

lgfan · ‎10-19-2012

I would not worry about the cognitive test. Sometimes I am preoccupied and tend to forget things. As long as I remember my age, name, and where I live and work I am fine. By the way I am in my 50's.

Lucky Charm · ‎03-09-2010

I love doing *brain games* on line. Happy Neuron is one of my favorite sites. They say it helps.....

tessam · ‎04-30-2010

this is a good explaination of why a clock drawing is used in cognitive testing fyi;

https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-clock-drawing-test-98619

BalletBabe · ‎03-05-2011

@tessam wrote:
this is a good explaination of why a clock drawing is used in cognitive testing fyi;

https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-clock-drawing-test-98619

I will not participate in these stupid tests. I still work, I have a home and 2 cars I take care of by myself. I refuse to let them waste my time so they can make more money. They roped me into those tests once and it won't happen again. When they started with the dumb questions that did it. Like do you get along with people? I said nope, I hate everyone. She looked so shocked and I said if your going to ask me dumb questions , you will get dumb answers. They get paid more for those stupid visits then they do a regular office visit. My time is precious. I will not have visits that I don't need.

febe1 · ‎01-22-2012

My friend was given a test. Are you ready for this. She was asked to say the alphabet BACKWARDS!!!

bonnielu · ‎03-11-2010

My doctor has never done a cognitive test on me. Is this something new? Is it regional? Is the doctor a specialist? Any doctor even trying this out on me..... I WOULD WALK OUT and find someone new.