We have noticed a fair amount of traffic coming to our site at Medical Care Corporation from here at Health Central and we tracked the source back to this string of posts and replies. As it seems to be a point of interest, I would like to offer some clarity on the free test offer.
First, there are two tests: The Memory Screen and The MCI Screen. The Memory Screen is a free, do-it-yourself, online test that you may take at www.PreventAD.com. The MCI Screen is a more serious technology that we sell to physicians for administration to patients in their offices. The MCI Screen is available to healthcare professionals at www.mccare.com and, following a free trial period, carries a licensing fee.
Second, if you take the free Memory Screen (at www.PreventAD.com) and are deemed healthy, you are most probably aging normally. If the test suggests that you have some disturbance of your memory, it would make sense to speak with your physician about it. Many medical conditions can impair memory (depression, thyroid disorder, B12 deficiency, diabetes, stroke, medications, Alzheimer's, etc) and most can be effectively treated by a primary care physician. If you express a memory concern to your physician, he/she may opt to assess your memory with a more sophisticated tool such as the MCI Screen and the fee will most ikely be covered by your insurance.
Finally, for those of you interested in these topics, there is a second tool available for free at www.PreventAD.com called the Prevention Report. It allows you to identify your risks for dementing illnesses and informs you about how to best reduce them. For daily updates about news in this area, I recommend reading the Brain Today blog at http://braintoday.blogspot.com.
I hope this is helpful to you all.
Dennis Fortier
President & CEO
Medical Care Corporation
Please click on the MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment) screen link. It takes you a website which administers the test.
I would like to share a personal observation. My mother has progressive dementia due to several severe chronic illnesses, is in 24/7 custodial care and totally bedridden. We didn't know that the symptoms she displayed the past year or two indicated dementia. We thought it was just her high blood pressure or diabetes, obstinance, whatever. We know that she will never be able to come home. She has seen her friends die in skilled nursing facilities and we do not want her to know that the same will happen to her. We enjoy her presence day to day. The decision to tell your loved one is a very personal one. Please do not reply or send email. Just sharing. Thanks!
Sorry, I don't find any links that lead to an on-line MCI test. I do find a link (at the Medical Care Corporation web site) that requires me to register as a health professional in order to access a "free trial"...is that the one?
Sorry, the doctor has discontinued the free test, but now has a confidential via phone memory test but it is $55: http://store.mccare.com/?Click=46
Jacqueline
We have noticed a fair amount of traffic coming to our site at Medical Care Corporation from here at Health Central and we tracked the source back to this string of posts and replies. As it seems to be a point of interest, I would like to offer some clarity on the free test offer.
First, there are two tests: The Memory Screen and The MCI Screen. The Memory Screen is a free, do-it-yourself, online test that you may take at www.PreventAD.com. The MCI Screen is a more serious technology that we sell to physicians for administration to patients in their offices. The MCI Screen is available to healthcare professionals at www.mccare.com and, following a free trial period, carries a licensing fee.
Second, if you take the free Memory Screen (at www.PreventAD.com) and are deemed healthy, you are most probably aging normally. If the test suggests that you have some disturbance of your memory, it would make sense to speak with your physician about it. Many medical conditions can impair memory (depression, thyroid disorder, B12 deficiency, diabetes, stroke, medications, Alzheimer's, etc) and most can be effectively treated by a primary care physician. If you express a memory concern to your physician, he/she may opt to assess your memory with a more sophisticated tool such as the MCI Screen and the fee will most ikely be covered by your insurance.
Finally, for those of you interested in these topics, there is a second tool available for free at www.PreventAD.com called the Prevention Report. It allows you to identify your risks for dementing illnesses and informs you about how to best reduce them. For daily updates about news in this area, I recommend reading the Brain Today blog at http://braintoday.blogspot.com.
I hope this is helpful to you all.
Dennis Fortier
President & CEO
Medical Care Corporation
Dr Shankle makes this free test available at www.preventAD.com. It is mentioned in his book Preventing Alzheimer's.
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