Aging Center Cognitive Assessments

This includes a review of available medical records, a 45- to 60-minute interview with the client, additional interviewing with someone who knows the client well, and one to four hours of memory and cognitive testing. This thorough evaluation can assess whether a cognitive problem is present and, if so, what is likely causing it. It also provides a comprehensive baseline to be used for comparisons with follow-up screens or other evaluations. The client receives a detailed report that can be given to other professionals (such as physicians and attorneys). Clients can either pay for student-provided services on a sliding scale, ranging from $70-$1,400, depending on household income/assets, or see a licensed psychologist, who can accept some insurances. All student services are supervised by licensed clinical psychologists specializing in neuropsychology.

• Neuropsychological Evaluation flyer (pdf)
• Clinical Neuropsychology - A Guide for Patients and Their Family (pdf)

This is a 45- to 60-minute brief evaluation of cognitive functioning. From this evaluation, clients can find out if their cognitive abilities are in the normal range for their age, if clear impairment is present, or if further evaluation is needed. The memory screens can be useful for establishing a baseline to compare with follow-up screens or other evaluations. Relative to a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation, less detailed information can be obtained on what might be causing any problems that are found; however, this screening is more extensive that what can be obtained at a typical physician's office visit, and can serve as an excellent intermediate option for individuals who may be hesitant to complete a full neuropsychological evaluation or who just wish to obtain and initial baseline. A two-page written summary of the results is provided to the client and reviewed with a licensed psychologist and student clinician within the same two-hour appointment. Clients pay on a sliding fee scale, with fees ranging from $20 to $450 depending on income level. 

• Memory Clinic flyer (pdf)