Affiliations: [a] Memory and Attention Disorders Center, Tel Aviv “Sourasky” Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel | [b] Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel | [c] Department
of Neurology, Tel Aviv “Sourasky” Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
Correspondence:
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Correspondence to: Noa Bregman, MD, Neurology Department, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, 6 Weizmann St. Tel Aviv 64239, Israel. Tel.: +972 3 6973698; Fax: +972 3 695 0365; noa.bregman@gmail.com
Abstract: Identification of individuals at high risk for developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease is a major challenge. A “memory fair” is an enjoyable and affordable tool designed to reach local population at risk, mainly those with subjective cognitive impairment (SCI) or mild cognitive impairment. The fair included a free cognitive assessment and presentation on the importance of sleep, physical activity, cognitive training, and risk-factors and provided personalized recommendations. 160 individuals completed the evaluation (69.97 ± 9.01 y, 83% women). Average Montreal Cognitive Assessment Score (MoCA) was 24.73 ± 3.71. Six percent reported SCI and an upper estimate of mild cognitive impairment prevalence was 30.7% . SCI was found to be a sensitive predictor for MoCA <26.
