Memory assessment from home
- on your terms

We help you, or your loved one, to start a digital memory assessment. You will receive a comprehensive medical assessment that can identify any early cognitive disease, such as Alzheimer's disease. Other treatable conditions that affect brain function are also assessed.

Meet a specialist directly

Away from home in peace and quiet

Answers to your concerns - help if needed

Patient fee 300 SEK. No other costs are added. Free card applies.
Patients under 50 years of age are referred to a medical center.

"Dementia runs in the family, so I want to know if I am affected"

- Marianne, Stockholm

"The waiting time for an assessment at the medical center was 10 weeks. On Minnesmottagningen.se I got to talk to knowledgeable staff right away.

- Hans, Helsingborg

"My forgetfulness was taken seriously and someone listened to my problems"

- Ann Marie, Fagersta

Quick test
- When should a memory assessment be carried out?

Answer 7 questions to identify the need for a possible investigation

Have you experienced increased memory difficulties?

Have you found it more difficult to read, count or difficult to express yourself?

Have you been falling more often than before?

Have you had more difficulty coping with practical chores at home, such as cooking, washing, making coffee, or keeping track of your medications?

Do you feel that your personality has changed, for example getting angry more often or finding it hard to take new initiatives?

Have you found it harder to concentrate?

Have you found it more difficult to find your way indoors?

You don't describe any symptoms.
There are no reasons for further investigation.

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You describe limited symptoms. It is unlikely that you have a cognitive disorder. If your problems have a significant impact on your daily life, it may be worth investigating anyway.
Below you can read more about how to get help and why it is important to detect deteriorating brain health early.

Patient fee for digital memory examination: 300 SEK (free card applies)

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You describe several pronounced problems and are therefore recommended further investigation.
Below you can read more about how to get help and why it is important to detect deteriorating brain health early.

Patient fee for digital memory examination: 300 SEK (free card applies)

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Quick test - should I take a memory test?

Answer 7 questions for guidance regarding any need of a more comprehensive assessment

Have you experienced increased memory difficulties?

Quick test - should I take a memory test?

Answer 7 questions for guidance regarding any need of a more comprehensive assessment

Have you found it more difficult to read, count or difficult to express yourself?

Quick test - should I take a memory test?

Answer 7 questions for guidance regarding any need of a more comprehensive assessment

Have you been falling more often than before?

Quick test - should I take a memory test?

Answer 7 questions for guidance regarding any need of a more comprehensive assessment

Have you had more difficulty coping with practical chores at home, such as cooking, washing, making coffee, or keeping track of your medications?

Quick test - should I take a memory test?

Answer 7 questions for guidance regarding any need of a more comprehensive assessment

Do you feel that your personality has changed, for example getting angry more often or finding it hard to take new initiatives?

Quick test - should I take a memory test?

Answer 7 questions for guidance regarding any need of a more comprehensive assessment

Have you found it harder to concentrate?

Quick test - should I take a memory test?

Answer 7 questions for guidance regarding any need of a more comprehensive assessment

Have you found it more difficult to find your way indoors?

Quick test - should I take a memory test?

Answer 7 questions for guidance regarding any need of a more comprehensive assessment

You don't describe any symptoms. There are no reasons for further investigation.

Quick test - should I take a memory test?

Answer 7 questions for guidance regarding any need of a more comprehensive assessment

You describe limited symptoms. It is unlikely that you have a cognitive disorder. If your problems have a significant impact on your daily life, it may be worth investigating anyway.

Quick test - should I take a memory test?

Answer 7 questions for guidance regarding any need of a more comprehensive assessment

You describe several profound symptoms and are therefore recommended a further investigation

It's easy to get help

1

Introductory meeting for memory screening

See available times

2

Conduct memory tests and review symptoms, medical history, etc. in the app

or

3

Follow-up meeting with physician(test analysis, statement, planning and possible referral for further investigation)

It's easy to get help

1

Introductory meeting with nurse

See available times

2

In-app questions and memory tests

or

3

Follow-up meeting with physician (test analysis, statement, planning and possible referral for further investigation)

Brain health for everyone

Do a digital evaluation of your memory and other cognitive functions - receive guidance and advice on how to keep your brain healthy.
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We'll do an objective assessment of the status of your brain, based on methods from the latest research. We provide support to identify possible dementia, such as Alzheimer's, but also other factors that affect brain functions, such as burnout and depression.

How does Minnesmottagningen work?

During a first video meeting with a nurse, you will receive an introduction to the survey. You will also be guided on how to get started with the app.

Here you can easily and calmly go through the steps that form the basis of a medical assessment. You start by answering a number of questions about your situation and health, and then take the cognitive test used to examine different cognitive functions in the brain. It is also possible to involve family members to provide insights into the assessment.

The results are reviewed and analyzed by your doctor. In a video conference, you and your doctor then review the results together. You will receive guidance and support in case there is a need for any additional investigations, such as X-rays and blood tests. These will be handled by your health center.

Note that a final diagnosis of, for example, Alzheimer's disease can only be made after a complete investigation, including blood tests and X-rays.

What does impaired brain health entail?

Impaired memory and cognition can manifest itself in many ways but does not necessarily mean that you are developing dementia. Similar problems can occur with, for example, stress and sleep difficulties.

Read below about how deterioration of memory and other cognitive functions can manifest itself in everyday life.

Attention

You'll have a hard time keeping up in a conversation, knowing what you're going to talk about, maintain focus, or follow written and oral instructions. You may also have difficulties with mental calculations.

Memory

You'll have a hard time remembering what just happened, what happened yesterday, last week, or what someone has just said. It can also be challenging being on time or know what day or year it is. Remembering what was said in a conversation and the names of people you know can be difficult. You forget meetings, appointments, or invitations.

Language

You'll have trouble recollecting and understanding words. You use rewrites or simplifications of words. It can also be difficult to speak a foreign language you used to master well.

Executive functions

You feel listless and find it difficult to do what you've set out to do. You find it challenging to solveing tasks like paying bills, using credit cards, following an instruction manual, or using appliances.

Spatial perception

You'll have trouble getting around in environments familiar to you as well as in new settings. You may find it difficult to drive or park your car, especially in the dark. You may also find it challenging to adjust body movements, such as sitting down on a chair or drawing three-dimensional shapes.

Behavior

Personality, habits and behavior change. You get mood changes such as depressed mood, irritation or reduced energy. You can become more impulsive, have difficulty perceiving social cues, becoming more uninhibited, emotional, or feeling more indifferent. You may also get more upset and angry than you normally get.

Attention

You'll have a hard time keeping up in a conversation, knowing what you're going to talk about, maintain focus, or follow written and oral instructions. You may also have difficulties with mental calculations.

Memory

You'll have a hard time remembering what just happened, what happened yesterday, last week, or what someone has just said. It can also be challenging being on time or know what day or year it is. Remembering what was said in a conversation and the names of people you know can be difficult. You forget meetings, appointments, or invitations.

Language

You'll have trouble recollecting and understanding words. You use rewrites or simplifications of words. It can also be difficult to speak a foreign language you used to master well.

Executive functions

You feel listless and find it difficult to do what you've set out to do. You find it challenging to solveing tasks like paying bills, using credit cards, following an instruction manual, or using appliances.

Spatial perception

You'll have trouble getting around in environments familiar to you as well as in new settings. You may find it difficult to drive or park your car, especially in the dark. You may also find it challenging to adjust body movements, such as sitting down on a chair or drawing three-dimensional shapes.

Behavior

Your personality, habits, and behaviors change. You experience changes in mood, such as sadness, irritation, or reduced energy. You may become more impulsive, have difficulty perceiving social signals, become more inhibited, emotional, or feeling more indifferent. You may also get more upset and angry than you usually would get.

Minnesmottagningen

Available in tablets and smart phones

Health history

Tell us about your situation and health status by answering a number of questions. This is important to create understanding of any problems and what may be the cause of them.
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Read more under "Research and evidence".

Cognitive tests

Responsiveness, short-term memory and linguistic ability are some examples of features that we examine through these tests.
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Read more under "Research and evidence".

Family's perspective

Relatives' story is an important part of a memory investigation and the evaluation of cognitive disorders. A close relative, friend or partner has the opportunity to answer questions to contribute their perspective.
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Read more under "Research and evidence".

Keep your brain healthy

This tool is based on the latest research and guides and supports you towards a lifestyle that promotes your brain health.
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Read more under "Keep your brain healthy" and "Research and evidence".

Why is it important to detect impaired brain health early?

Impaired memory may, but must not, be the beginning of dementia. Many people who develop dementia initially have milder symptoms, known as mild cognitive impairment. But not everyone with mild cognitive impairment develops dementia. Other treatable diseases such as disturbed thyroid function or depression can cause similar symptoms and should therefore be identified and treated early.

The research suggests that it is valuable to minimize risk factors and treat, for example, the risk factors. Alzheimer's disease early in the course of the disease. You can read more about treatment and specific diseases under "About the brain" and "Diseases".

The latest research also shows that changing certain habits early in life reduces the risk of suffering from cognitive disease and dementia. It is also possible to improve cognitive functions through lifestyle-related measures linked to diet, exercise, social interaction and brain training.
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Read more under "Keep your brain healthy. "

Not everyone feels comfortable going to a memorial clinic at the hospital. Often, waiting times are also long to get an assessment of their memory problems. It can also feel calmer to test your memory in a safe home environment. If you recognize yourself in this, you may Minnesmottagningen .se may be something for you.
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The goal of our digital memory assessment is that everyone who wants to, in an easy way, have access to an initial professional medical assessment of their brain health, cognitive status, and, if necessary, put measures and treatment in place early in the process.

Better brain health for everyone - quite simply.

Clinical evidence

The Memory Reception app is a cognitive assessment aid, developed by Geras Solutions and clinically tested at Karolinska University Hospital. The app is a CE-marked medical device with a cognitive test battery, but the app also includes several other established frameworks for assessing different aspects related to brain health.

Read more about the underlying research and clinical studies at Research & evidence".

Brain health specialists - on your terms

Help with memory assessment / dementia assessment. Comprehensive medical assessment to identify possible dementia, such as Alzheimer's, at an early stage.

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