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    • Neurology
    • Gerontology
    • Cognitive Science

    Background:

    • Early detection of cognitive impairment is crucial for timely intervention.
    • Existing screening tools may have limitations in identifying subtle cognitive changes.
    • Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease dementia (ADD) represent significant public health challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the sensitivity of the Self-Administered Gerocognitive Examination (SAGE) versus the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) in detecting cognitive changes.
    • To evaluate the potential of SAGE in identifying individuals with MCI who progress to dementia.
    • To assess the utility of SAGE in patients with established Alzheimer's disease dementia.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of patient data.
    • Comparison of SAGE and MMSE scores in patients diagnosed with MCI and ADD.
    • Assessment of the time to detection of significant cognitive changes by each test.

    Main Results:

    • SAGE detected significant cognitive changes at least six months earlier than MMSE.
    • This difference was observed in both patients with MCI who later developed dementia and those with ADD.
    • SAGE's self-administered format may facilitate earlier identification of cognitive decline.

    Conclusions:

    • SAGE demonstrates superior sensitivity for early detection of cognitive changes compared to MMSE.
    • The findings suggest SAGE can be a valuable tool for identifying individuals at risk of or with cognitive impairment.
    • Utilizing SAGE may help overcome barriers to early cognitive change detection, enabling prompt management strategies.