SAGE for the Early Detection of Cognitive Impairment at Primary Care Provider Visits

The Self-Administered Gerocognitive Examination (SAGE) is a reliable and valid assessment that is used to detect MCI and early dementia. It is a pen and paper assessment that has 4 interchangeable versions. The digital version of SAGE (eSAGE; commercially known as BrainTest®) is made for tablet use, consists of the identical test questions as SAGE, and is strongly associated with the validated SAGE.

If possible, the provider will have a conversation with an individual who knows the patient will to ascertain if a significant change (based on primary care provider opinion) occurred in the patient's cognitive skills over the previous year.