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Studying preclinical dementia

There are a number of tests that are particularly sensitive to the changes that occur in preclinical dementia - the clinically silent phase preceding dementia diagnosis. If you're studying the early stages of dementia be sure to check out these recommendations.

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Recommended cognitive outcomes in preclinical Alzheimer's disease

This paper provides recommendations for cognitive tests that are sensitive to change in preclinical Alzheimer's disease. These recommended tests can be used in population studies, clinical research and clinical trials. They were developed by researchers working on the European Prevention of Alzheimer's Dementia consortium.

Detecting cognitive changes in preclinical Alzheimer's disease: A review of its feasibility

If you require more background on these tests, this review paper by the same research group is also useful.

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