AHRQ Evidence Synthesis: Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults: An Evidence Update for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

This document, released November 15, 2013, is a review of studies on the efficacy of conducting cognitive screening for adults at-risk for or diagnosed with dementia. The goal was to assess the evidence base for benefits and harms associated with conducting the screenings in primary care. The report was released by the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The research was conducted as an update for the United States Preventive Services Task Force . . .