If you have seen it administered, you know it takes a few minutes and focuses on different areas of cognitive function. The tool is used to get an understanding of the status of your mom’s cognition. The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), or Folstein test, is a questionnaire used frequently in many clinical and research settings. Bottom line: the value of the MMSE or MoCA tests lies in their ability to discover whether a person needs help. If a caregiver has flagged ongoing issues, these tests will likely be of value.

Source: thestar August 28, 2016 03:56 UTC