consortium to establish a registry for Alzheimer's disease word list (CA-CWL)

Introduction

8-10 minute online test

3 immediate recall tests of a 10 word list, followed by a comparison task, then a delayed recall task.

The test is an assessment of:

• working memory
• short-term memory
• judgement
• concentration
• comprehension

In the diagnosis of dementia:

• sensitivity: 96%
• specificity: 91%

More general terms

• mental status examination (MSE)

Additional terms

• consortium to establish a registry for Alzheimer's disease (CERAD)