Memory Loss Toolkit

These tool kits were developed for the Practicing Physician Education in Geriatrics project supported by a grant from the John A. Hartford Foundation through the American Geriatrics Society. The toolkits are intended to help physicians better understand the common 'Geriatric Syndromes' and contain educational materials, suggested guidelines, forms and tools for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.

The Memory Loss Tool Kit is used for the first evaluation of a patient with cognitive problems and suspected dementia. Professional tools automate data gathering and recording. Recommended measures include the Folstein MMSE, Geriatric Depression Scale, and the modified Hachinski. Educational materials teach patients/caregivers about common associated problems.

Click on the title of an individual tool for a short description and download options. Or download the the complete tool kit by clicking on the links in the right-hand column.

Individual Tools

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Process	Professional Tools	Educational Materials

Identify	Brief Screening Tools: Administration and Scoring PDF DOC files	Memory and Aging PDF DOC files



Prepare	Family Report: Patient Behavior PDF DOC files	Medical Evaluation of Memory Loss PDF DOC files

	Family Report: The Memory Problem PDF DOC files

	Family Report: Medical History PDF DOC files



Evaluate	Memory Loss Evaluation: Initial visit PDF DOC files	Treatments for Alzheimer's Disease PDF DOC files

	Geriatric Depression Scale PDF DOC files	Driving and Memory Loss PDF DOC files

	Family Report: Caregiving Issues PDF DOC files	Stroke Prevention in Memory Loss PDF DOC files




Diagnose, Treat, Educate	Memory Loss Evaluation: First Follow-up Visit PDF DOC files	Living Well with Alzheimer's Disease PDF DOC files

		Advanced Directives in Memory Loss PDF DOC files

		Understanding Alzheimer's Disease PDF DOC files

		Communication and Alzheimer's Disease PDF DOC files

		Mild Cognitive Impairment PDF DOC files

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	Training Materials (2.42 MB)

	Contains the additional materials not used in evaluation / management. These training materials describe the tool kit's rationale and illustrate its use (through the Case Study) in memory loss evaluation.

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	Microsoft Word files (2.87 MB)

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	The tool kits are designed for use by medical professionals and are not recommended for use by lay persons looking to diagnose or manage a medical problem. However, if you are not a medical professional but are interested in the issues addressed in the tool kits, we encourage you to download the tools and discuss them with your doctor.