Diagnosing Dementia
Remember that the MIS is a screening tool, not a definitive diagnostic tool. Poor performance on the MIS indicates that there may be a reason to be concerned, but a full physician assessment is necessary to evaluate cognition and eventually diagnose dementia. Keep in mind that there are some causes of memory impairment that can be at least partially reversible with appropriate treatment, such as vitamin B12 deficiency, medication interactions, delirium and normal pressure hydrocephalus.