The VAMC SLUMS Exam is a screening test for cognitive dysfunction that is designed and validated to screen for MCI and dementia among older adults ages 60+. As a screening test, the results of the ...

They found that while both tools detected dementia, only the SLUMS recognized a group of patients as having mild cognitive problems. The SLUMS, which is free and currently used at many Veterans ...

Both the MMSE and SLU's screening tool –- the Saint Louis University Mental Status Examination (SLUMS) –- indicate to doctors when they should pursue further testing in diagnosing dementia.

Fetterman reportedly scored 28 out of 30 on the SLUMS test, and a score between 27 and 30 is typically considered normal for a high school graduate, the Inquirer reported.The campaign has not ...

A screening tool for dementia developed by Saint Louis University geriatricians appears to work better in identifying mild cognitive problems in the elderly than the ...

There are three standardized screening tests to assess the cognitive status of the person: Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment ... (SLUMS) exam. Among them, one of ...

The Saint Louis University Mental Status or "SLUMS" exam may be superior to the traditional Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) in detecting mild cognitive impairment, according to a report ...