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Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) | Cognitive self-assessment version

Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) | Cognitive self-assessment version

Welcome to Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) | Cognitive self-assessment version

Instructions:

  • There is no time limit for this test. Please answer at your own pace.
  • This test consists of 12 questions in total.
  • The next question will appear automatically after you select an answer.
  • You can return to modify your answer using the "Previous" button.
  • All test results on this site are for reference only and do not constitute professional advice.

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MMSE Mini-Mental State Examination | Safeguarding your memory and thinking

1. What is MMSE?

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is the most widely used cognitive impairment screening scale worldwide. Compiled by Folstein et al. in 1975, it is mainly used to quickly identify impaired cognitive function in older adults, and has extremely high clinical value especially in screening for Alzheimer's disease (senile dementia).

About this version:Because the original scale includes offline segments such as on-site drawing and object identification, this test, based on the MMSE core logic, has undergonedigital adaptation, turning it into an interactive question-and-answer format more suitable for online self-testing or for family members to assist with asking.

2. Why do cognitive screening?

The aging of the brain is often silent. Many people regard 'forgetfulness' as simply getting older, overlooking that it may be an early sign of cognitive impairment. Early detection can help us:

  • Distinguish 'physiological forgetfulness' from 'pathological cognitive decline'.
  • Delay disease progression through early intervention (such as medication or cognitive training).
  • Provide an objective scientific basis for family care plans.

3. The five dimensions assessed by the test

This test contains 15 carefully selected questions covering the key indicators of cognitive function:

  • Temporal and spatial orientation: perception of the current time, date, and surrounding environment.
  • Immediate memory: the brain's ability to instantly receive and encode new information.
  • Attention and calculation: the degree of concentration and the handling of abstract numbers.
  • Delayed recall: examines the efficiency of transferring information from short-term to long-term memory.
  • Language and executive function: understanding of instructions, logical organization, and object recognition.

4. Test instructions

1. Environment requirements: please conduct it in a quiet, undisturbed environment and ensure the respondent is emotionally stable.
2. Assistance notes: for very elderly respondents, it is suggested that family members read out the questions while the elder answers and the family member selects on their behalf.
3. Non-diagnostic: the results of this test are for health reference only. If the score is on the low side, it is advisable to go to the neurology department or a memory clinic of a regular hospital for professional diagnosis.