Purpose : Brief screening for early dementia

Admin time :  5-10 min

User Friendly :  High

Administered by : Healthcare worker or caregiver

 

Content : 8 questions answered yes or no, used to characterize six domains of cognitive and functional performance applicable to Alzheimer Disease and related dementias: memory, orientation, judgment & problem solving, community affairs, home & hobbies, and personal care.

The AD8® feedback provides descriptive anchors that guide the clinician in making appropriate ratings based on interview data and clinical judgment.

 

Author :  Galvin JE et al, 2005

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Copyright : Washington University. Public Domain for clinical use

 

Permission Statement

Washington University grants permission to use and reproduce The AD8: The Washington University Dementia Screening Test,
also referred to as the “Ascertain Dementia 8-item Informant Questionnaire (AD8)," without modification or editing of any kind
solely for (1) clinical care purposes, defined as a physician’s use of the AD8 for non-research patient care services, and (2) non-
commercial research, defined as investigator-initiated clinical research that is not funded or supported, in whole or in part, by
any for-profit entity (collectively, the “Purpose”).

Individuals or corporations intending to use the AD8 for any use other than the Purpose stated above, including clinical trial or commercial purposes, must obtain WU’s prior written permission,granted by an authorized representative of WU. To obtain permission, visit http://knightadrc.wustl.edu/CDR/AD8.htm and refer to the AD8 Permission & Licensing Policy section