By Kathryn Bayles and Cheryl K.Tomoeda. Useful tool to assess information processing in moderate and severe dementia patients. Simple 30-minute test requires no special training to administer, yet yields invaluable information about levels of function, severity of deficits, and preserved functional skills. An indispensable resource for planning treatment goals, writing reports, discharge summaries, educating family and caregivers. Areas assessed include:

• Greeting and naming


• Answering questions


• Writing


• Sign comprehension


• Object-to-picture matching


• Word reading and comprehension


• Following commands


• Pantomime, gesture and conversation

Complete kit includes: Manual, 25 response record forms, 25 score form sheets, Object Kit, and sturdy storage box. ©1994