Why Cognitive Screening Matters

If you have Medicare, your free Annual Wellness Visit includes a required check for memory or cognitive issues. We use BrainCheck to make this screening quick, accurate, and meaningful for you and your family.

Catching cognitive decline early matters—it allows you to:

  • Stay independent longer
  • Treat reversible causes like vitamin deficiencies or depression
  • Start care when it’s most effective
  • Plan ahead together
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BC Screen

~3–5 minutes | Self-guided or clinician-assisted

A quick digital screener to assess core brain functions like memory, attention, and processing speed. It’s ideal for routine screenings during wellness visits. You can take it at home or in clinic on any device.

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BC Assess

~10–15 minutes | Clinician-administered

A more detailed evaluation across multiple cognitive domains. Assess helps us establish a baseline or investigate areas of concern—guiding diagnosis, care planning, and tracking over time.

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BC Care Plan

If your Assess results indicate cognitive changes, we’ll use them to create a customized Care Plan.

This plan includes specific recommendations tailored to your situation—from medical treatment to lifestyle strategies. Each Care Plan may include:

  • Medication guidance
  • Diet, exercise, and sleep recommendations
  • Safety and independence planning
  • Mental health and caregiver support
  • Activities to stay mentally and socially engaged

Care Plans are typically updated every 6 months to reflect changes in your cognitive health and adjust your care accordingly.

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How BrainCheck Assess Scores Work

BrainCheck Assess gives you a bellcurve score out of 200 —where 100 is the average—for each area of cognitive function. A score of 100 means you’re performing exactly as expected for someone like you—based on BrainCheck’s normative database.

Score RangeWhat It Means
86–115+Normal – in line with expectations.
70–85Slightly below average for age – If you are concerned about memory or thinking, discuss results with your doctor.
Below 70Below expected – additional evaluation encouraged

Note: BrainCheck does not diagnose dementia, Alzheimer’s or any medical condition.

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How to Support Brain Health

Research shows that lifestyle has a significant impact on brain aging and dementia risk. Here’s how you can protect your brain at any age:

  • Healthy Diet – A Mediterranean-style diet (rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, olive oil, whole grains, and nuts) has been linked to lower dementia risk.
  • Regular Exercise – Just 30 minutes of moderate activity, 5 days a week (like walking or swimming), helps improve blood flow to the brain and supports memory.
  • Quality Sleep – Adults need 7–9 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Poor sleep is strongly associated with memory problems and cognitive decline.
  • Stress & Mental Health Wellness – Chronic stress and depression affect brain health. Meditation, talk therapy, breathing techniques, and social support can all help.
  • Social Interaction – Staying socially connected reduces dementia risk and improves mood. Spend time with friends and family, attend events, volunteer, or join a group activity. Social engagement is as important as diet or exercise for your brain.