The MMSE is widely used to screen for cognitive impairment and monitor changes over time, not to diagnose specific diseases.
The MMSE is often used in older adults to detect early signs of cognitive decline, including Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
Scores in this range may indicate mild cognitive impairment and warrant further evaluation or monitoring.
Administering the MMSE periodically helps track changes in cognitive function and assess the progression of cognitive decline.
Hearing loss can affect a patient’s performance on verbal tasks, leading to incorrect assumptions about cognitive function.
