Which assessment is used for mild to moderate or early to middle-stage dementia?

• A. FLCI-2
• B. ABCD-2
• C. MOCA
• D. SLUMS

Answer: (B)

For screening dementia in its mild to moderate or early to middle stages, you want a quick, sensitive screen that covers multiple cognitive domains. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment fits this need well: it looks at attention and concentration, executive function, memory, language, visuospatial skills, calculation, and orientation, all in about 10 minutes. Its design helps pick up subtle deficits that often appear early, making it a common choice for identifying mild cognitive impairment and early dementia and for tracking changes over time. The other option that sometimes comes up is a screen focused on education-adjusted tasks, but in this context the Montreal Cognitive Assessment is the standard go-to tool because of its broad domain coverage and proven sensitivity for early-stage changes. The remaining choice is a stroke risk score, which isn’t used to assess cognitive impairment.