The Memory Test™ and Memory Test Plus™: At-Home Memory Loss Detection

Mild memory loss is common amongst aging people - in fact, nearly one in four Americans over age 65 has some degree of cognitive impairment. But while some memory loss can be explained by aging alone, more severe cognitive impairment can indicate the onset of serious diseases, including dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

To help individuals gauge their own memory loss and cognitive abilities in the comfort of their home or doctor’s office, Provista Diagnostics, the laboratory services division of Provista, has licensed the Memory Test and the Memory Test Plus – two breakthrough retail tests designed to help patients take the first step toward the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease and other serious illnesses.

The Memory Test

• Simple and easy to use
• Similar to cognitive ability tests conducted by doctors - but at a fraction of the cost
• Includes detailed directions for self-administering the test
• Consists of 20 simple questions designed to assess memory

The Memory Test Plus

• The only FDA-cleared "smell test" on the market
• Simple test gauges olfactory function, a leading indication of memory impairment
• Includes detailed directions for administering and scoring the test
• Consists of 12 odor strips to identify and record

While the Memory Test and Memory Test Plus cannot diagnose disease, they are powerful tools to help patients gauge their cognitive abilities and help determine whether further action should be taken. When used as a precursor to the LymPro Test, a blood test that can aid doctors in the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, the Memory Test and Memory Test Plus can put individuals on the path to appropriate treatment sooner – improving their quality of life and helping ensure accurate, timely diagnoses.

If you’re concerned about memory loss or cognitive impairment, ask your doctor about the Memory Test and Memory Test Plus – and take the first step toward early detection and treatment.