What is Cognitive Functioning?
Cognition refers to the ways in which we ‘know‘ things and become ‘aware’ of things.
Cognitive Functioning refers to the following mental processes:
Why is measuring Cognitive Health important?
We all have a subjective idea of how our brains are doing – some days we feel “off” or have “brain fog”, while other days we feel like we can take on the world. But how much better are we on the good days? Are lifestyle or health changes making a difference?
That’s where cognitive assessment comes in. By putting a number to these subjective feelings, we can discover what is causing the good days in order to have more of them. When your brain is performing, every activity in your daily life will be easier, from remembering where you parked your car to doing your monthly budgeting and bill paying.
Regular assessments help you track your cognitive health.
Which type of Cognitive Assessment would be best for me?
Screening vs. Assessment
Cognitive SCREENING
Quickly identify possible cognitive impairments or if a person is at risk of cognitive decline.
It is quick to administer.
Results show if further evaluation is needed.
Cognitive ASSESSMENT
It provides a comprehensive evaluation of cognitive functions listed above.
It requires a detailed interview and several tests.
It takes several hours to complete.
It provides a detailed profile of cognitive strengths and weaknesses, helping in diagnosis and treatment.
Cognitive SCREENING
with Creyos Health (Formerly Cambridge Brain Sciences)
In addition to using several standardised cognitive tests, Dr Benita Battiss uses a leading brain health assessment platform, Creyos Health, to quickly measure cognition and other areas of health and wellness. We are thus able to assess, monitor, and manage core areas of cognition.
The Creyos cognitive tasks have been validated by decades of scientific research, and are proven to measure the most important aspects of cognition.
Performance is directly linked with the areas of your brain that are active when you’re most alert. These computer tasks are fun, and only take 1.5 to 3 minutes each to complete.
You are thus able to objectively track how your brain is responding to your medication or your treatment programme. Creyos computer-based cognitive assessments are not IQ tests. Think of it more like a blood pressure cuff for your brain. Receive your results on the same day with your follow-up screeners.
Who should consider the Creyos Health Assessment?
Personalised Healthcare
Your brain is unique to you. You may want to track your cognition over time time to quantify the impact of a concussion or stroke on your brain to tailor the treatment approach.
Brain Fog
Did you know that both depression and the medication used to treat it can cause “brain fog”. The Creyos assessment can assess your cognitive functioning before and after treatment.
Identify changes in cognition
Regular cognitive testing can detect gradual changes in memory, reasoning, concentration, and verbal abilities.
These small changes can be early signs of various neurological diseases including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia.
By detecting changes in your brain health, you can, with the assistance of your doctor, get a head-start on preventative treatment.
Comprehensive Cognitive Assessments
Not all cognitive functions can be measured with computerized tests, in these cases paper-and-pencil tests provide better results. Depending on your concerns and assessment needs, additional test may be required, such as when measuring visuospatial abilities, visuo-construction abilities, motor skills, working memory and executive functions.
Enquire about a Cognitive Screening or Assessment:
Dr Benita Battiss 