ADVANCED ASSESSMENT, WITH A CLINICAL PURPOSE
Look beyond
a single score.
Different tools answer different questions. Testing is selected for the person and the decision, not automatically assembled into a universal package.
COGNITION & EVERYDAY FUNCTION
Understand the pattern.
Where appropriate, standardized assessment can examine memory, attention, processing speed and executive function. A fuller neuropsychological evaluation may be warranted when symptoms, history or initial findings call for it.
Interpretation should consider education, language, mood, sleep, sensory limitations, medications and practice effects on repeated testing.
A brief screen is not a dementia diagnosis. Evidence is insufficient to recommend for or against routine cognitive screening in asymptomatic adults aged 65 and older; baseline assessment should be an informed, individualized decision. [1]
THE WHOLE-PERSON BASELINE
Find what may be contributing.
Review vascular and metabolic health, sleep quality and possible sleep disorders, hearing and vision, medications, mood, alcohol, physical activity, nutrition and social engagement with the appropriate care team.
These domains help put cognitive findings into context and identify potentially actionable priorities.
Clinical history determines which examinations, laboratory tests or referrals are appropriate. Addressing a risk factor does not guarantee prevention of cognitive decline. [2]
NEUROPHYSIOLOGY & TARGETED IMAGING
Use advanced tools thoughtfully.
BrainView/qEEG and related neurophysiological assessment appear in Dr. Sinicropi’s broader brain-health program work. In a suitable clinical setting, EEG data can add a perspective for a qualified professional to interpret alongside the history and examination.
Brain MRI, specialist assessment or other investigations may be considered for a defined clinical question. The advisory can help frame the question and coordinate appropriate next steps.
qEEG is not a standalone diagnosis, and its clearance does not establish dementia prediction or prevention. Imaging is not an automatic entitlement or a promise of detecting all disease. P300 and other specialized measures require protocol-specific interpretation. [3]
SPECIALIST DIAGNOSTICS
The right test for the right concern.
A history of head injury, progressive symptoms or another neurological concern deserves its own clinical pathway. Emerging Alzheimer’s blood biomarkers also have defined patient populations and intended uses.
We distinguish a diagnostic workup from a wellness assessment rather than treating every new test as routine screening.
FDA-cleared Lumipulse Alzheimer’s blood testing is for symptomatic adults 55 and older in the appropriate clinical setting, not population screening or standalone diagnosis. EyeBOX is an adjunct to concussion diagnosis within one week of head injury in patients aged 5–67, alongside neurological assessment; it is not an Alzheimer’s screening tool. [4,5]