We can help you, or your loved one, with a memory assessment - digitally from home. You will receive a comprehensive medical assessment that can identify any early dementia, caused by Alzheimer's disease for example. We also look at other conditions that affect brain function, such as fatigue syndrome or depression.
Do a digital evaluation of your memory and other cognitive functions - receive guidance and advice on how to keep your brain healthy.
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.
During a first video meeting with a nurse, you will be introduced to the investigation. You will also be guided on how to get started with the app. Here you can easily go through the steps of a medical assessment in a relaxed way. You start by answering a series of questions about your situation and health, and then take the cognitive test used to examine various cognitive functions of the brain. It is also possible to involve family members to contribute insights to the assessment.
The results are reviewed and analysed by your doctor. You and your doctor will then review the results together in a video meeting. You will be given guidance and support in case further investigations, such as X-rays and blood tests, are needed. These will be handled by your health centre.
Please note that a final diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, for example, can only be made after a full investigation, including blood tests and X-rays.
Impaired memory and worsened cognition can manifest in many ways but do not necessarily mean you are developing dementia. Similar symptoms may occur from stress, difficulty sleeping, or if you haven't had enough time for recovery. Read below to understand how impaired cognition appears in everyday life.
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.
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.
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.
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".
