MoCA Test After a Stroke: What Can Affect the Result?
Learn why a post-stroke MoCA score may change and what to check before treating a low result as lasting impairment.
Category Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia and a Clear Morning Followed by a Confused Afternoon
Learn how to distinguish an LBD cognitive fluctuation from a sudden change that needs clinical review.
Dementia and Aphasia at the Hairdresser: Preparing a Simple Communication Note
Create a one-page salon note covering communication, haircut choices, sensory needs, consent, and companion support.
MoCA Test in Another Language: Why the Version Matters
Learn how language, cultural adaptation, scoring rules, and validation affect what a MoCA result can reliably show.
What to Record When Parkinson’s Dementia Symptoms Vary Across the Day
A practical symptom diary can reveal links among cognition, medication timing, sleep, hallucinations, and blood pressure.
How to Leave More Response Time in a Dementia Conversation
Learn how to simplify questions, wait without pressure, and recognize spoken and nonverbal responses.
MoCA Blind vs Standard MoCA: Why the Score Totals Differ
Learn how omitted visual tasks change MoCA Blind scoring, why conversion is limited, and which cutoffs fit each version.
Parkinson’s Dementia and the Frustration of Being Rushed Through a Choice
Learn why rushed choices can overwhelm someone with Parkinson's dementia and how to make decisions clearer and calmer.
Dementia and Trouble Following Pronouns: Using Names Without Talking Down
Learn when repeating a name improves clarity—and how to do it while preserving an adult's dignity and place in the conversation.
MoCA Education Adjustment: When Is an Extra Point Added?
Learn when to add the MoCA education point, how to count school years, and why the adjusted score still needs clinical judgment.