6CIT vs MMSE: Why the Scores Cannot Be Compared Directly
Learn how opposite scoring, different tasks, and population-specific cutoffs prevent reliable 6CIT-to-MMSE conversion.
Category Dementia
How Families Can Describe Attention Fluctuations in Parkinson’s Dementia
A precise episode diary helps families show clinicians what changed, how long it lasted, and which daily task was affected.
Dementia Communication When a Person Switches Back to Their First Language
Learn how to recognize language switching in dementia and adapt everyday communication without underestimating ability.
When Someone With Dementia Uses the Right Word for the Wrong Object
Learn what wrong-object word substitutions mean, how to respond calmly, and when sudden language trouble is an emergency.
Why Familiar Faces Can Become Harder to Recognize in Dementia
Learn why dementia can break the link between a familiar face and identity, and which cues may still provide reassurance.
Parkinson’s Dementia and Trouble Following a Television Plot
Learn why Parkinson's dementia may disrupt plot tracking, what the evidence shows, and when to seek an assessment.
Dementia and Aphasia During a Video Call: Reducing the Visual Clutter
Learn how to simplify a video call so facial cues, gestures, and key words are easier to follow.
Dementia or a Bad Day? Why the Pattern Across Weeks Matters
Learn how to document recurring thinking changes, spot urgent confusion, and decide when an evaluation is needed.
When Parkinson’s Dementia Makes a Busy Dinner Table Overwhelming
Learn how to reduce noise, conversation demands, and mealtime strain for someone living with Parkinson's dementia.
How to Offer a Choice When Dementia Affects Word Understanding
Learn to offer two clear choices, add visual cues, allow response time, and avoid steering important decisions.