Because AAMCD is a normal part of aging, there are no standard diagnostic criteria or blood tests. A full clinical evaluation is required to rule out other causes of cognitive symptoms, such as dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI). During an examination, a cognitive assessment tool such as the Clock Drawing Test (CDT), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), or Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) may also be used.
How is age-associated memory impairment & cognitive decline diagnosed?
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Age-associated memory impairment and cognitive decline (AAMCD) is diagnosed through a full clinical evaluation to exclude other causes of cognitive symptoms because there are no standard diagnostic criteria or blood tests for AAMCD. Cognitive assessment tools like the Clock Drawing Test, Mini-Mental State Examination, or Montreal Cognitive Assessment may also be used during the examination.