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In 80 yr old seniors when taking the cognitive decline test from mental health services (for signs of dementia), if the patient already has dyslexia would this interfere with the result in causing a false test result in the diagnosing of dementia ?
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Dyslexia might make it difficult for a cognitively impaired senior to accurately complete the testing, but these are screening studies and not as comprehensive or as accurate as a full scale neuropsychological test battery. Nonetheless, such tests do provide a pathway to further evaluations. MRI imaging can be very objectifying, and an EEG would likewise help. A neurologist may be very useful.
Answered 3/11/2021
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