In recognition of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, West Florida Hospital’s Memory Disorder Clinic will offer free memory screenings by appointment only on Tuesday, November 18 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The screenings will be held at the offices of the Memory Disorder Clinic located on the first floor of the West Florida Rehabilitation Institute, 8391 North Davis Highway, Pensacola.
Gradually increasing memory problems may be a result of normal aging, but they can sometimes indicate a more serious condition. In those instances, the MMSE
(Mini Mental State Examination) Memory Screen—a tool utilized by the Memory Disorder Clinic—can help detect them. Though not diagnostic, the MMSE is a brief,
standardized measure of mental status and is an indicator of current cognitive mental state.
The free, confidential screenings take about 30 minutes each, but appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, call 494-3212.
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: West Florida Memory Disorder Clinic offers free memory screens