Integrating Digital Cognitive Assessments into Primary Care

According to the Alzheimer's Association, MCI is an early stage of memory loss or loss of other cognitive abilities, such as language or visual/spatial perception. MCI is often noticed by the person who has it or their loved ones, but typically does not affect their ability to engage in daily activities. Some people with MCI may go on to develop dementia, but others do not.MCI prevalence is widespread in America, with research showing that 22% of U.S. adults 65 and over have MCI.MCI assessments take various forms, including interviews, paper-and-pencil tests, or computer-based tests. During assessments, clinicians may examine a wide array of factors, including memory, reasoning, language and motor skills.Honghuang Lin, PhD, professor of medicine and co-director of the Program in Digital Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School, noted that even a person's voice can serve as a digital biomarker to assess cognitive health.