3.4.Montreal Cognitive Assessment test(MoCA)The MoCA,a 30-point cognitive screening test designed toMeasure cognition. Was used a beseline and repeated after
6 months. The MoCA is more sensitive (p < .001) than the mini Mental state examination (MMSE) in distinguishing persons who Are normal from ones who have a mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The MoCA has a Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency validity
For the MoCA test was established by its close correlation with MMSE(r[274]=.87p