A Review of Memory Assessment and Testing Products
New computerized memory screening methods are beginning to move standardized memory health tests into the home and physician’s office. Two important themes are driving the growth in computerized memory assessments:
A $2.1+ Trillion Global Economic Cost of Dementia by 2050. In 2010 the worldwide cost of dementia was estimated at US$604 Billion, and this cost is expected to balloon to US$1.1 Trillion by 2030 and US $2.1 Trillion by 2050. The number of seniors (age 65+) is projected to be over 1.5 billion people by 2050 – dementia rates begin to rise sharply in this population group after age 75. Having reliable, easy to use tools to screen for memory and cognitive impairment will become increasingly important.
Rapid Advances in Technology Platforms. Tablet applications with secure wireless access to “big data” psychometric norms and reports are augmenting, and in some cases replacing traditional pencil and paper cognitive tests.
MyBrainTest has identified and researched a number of validated, computerized memory assessment tools that can be used in home use and health care settings:
| Purchase Options | Price | |
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| Memory Assessment, Screening, and Testing Tools: Single Report | $249 | |
| Memory Assessment, Screening, and Testing Tools: Team License: Five copies + PDF | $1295 |
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Computerized Concussion Testing
Best Practices for Sports Teams and School Athletic Departments. A Guide for Coaches, Athletic Trainers, Physicians, and Parents.
A number of high profile cases involving long term risks of concussions in contact sports has spurred sports concussion legislation in many states. State legislation will typically require mandatory concussion management policies that school administrators and athletic departments are responsible for implementing. Many schools are opting for computerized cognitive testing for all players as part of a concussion management process.
This guide is intended to provide a useful framework for schools and athletic departments to consider when implementing concussion management policies, including:
- How to establish valid baseline cognitive tests
- Emerging research on concussion recovery time and process
- Concussion signs and symptoms
- Post-injury testing options
Includes a product guide to computerized concussion testing systems, with sample baseline reports from Axon Sports, Concussion Vital Signs, HeadMinder CRI, and ImPACT Applications.
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Purchase Report: Computerized Concussion Testing
Purchase Single Report: $75
Purchase Team/Group Report (5 copies + PDF): $300
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