Evidence Insufficient To Support Universal Primary Care Screening For Cognitive Impairment In Older Adults

Following a literature review, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) found insufficient evidence to support universal primary care screening for cognitive impairment in older adults living in the community, including those 65 and older residing in independent living facilities. The current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening all adults for cognitive impairment. The USPSTF commissioned the review to update its 2014 recommendation, which also found insufficient evidence to support the implementation of universal screening for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild-to-moderate dementia in this population. Dementia affects between 2 . . .