What MMSE 30?

The MMSE is a 30-point test used to measure thinking ability (or “cognitive impairment”). If you (or your loved one) had reason to suspect that you may be developing Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, the MMSE is a step toward making a diagnosis.

What is a good mini mental score?

Scores of 25-30 out of 30 are considered normal; the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) classifies 21-24 as mild, 10-20 as moderate and <10 as severe impairment.

What does a low cognitive score mean?

Patient scores that fall within a range of one standard deviation above and below the mean indicate “normal” cognitive function. Low scores outside of this range suggest cognitive impairment.

Is there a simple test for dementia?

There is no single diagnostic test for Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia. Dementias are diagnosed by evaluating and understanding a person’s memory and thinking patterns.