Most screening tests for dementia involve a brief list of questions to directly assess cognitive functioning. Probably the best-known dementia screening test of this kind is the Mini-Mental State Examination. A disadvantage of such tests is that they are affected by the person's level of education, familiarity with the dominant language and culture in their country, and level of intelligence before the onset of dementia.Jorm, A.F. (1996). Assessment of cognitive impairment and dementia using informant reports. Clinical Psychology Review, 16, 51-73.
