Neurocognitive disorders

1. A

   Significant cognitive decline (complex attention, executive function, learning, memory, language, perceptual-motor, social cognition) — Alzheimer, vascular dementia, TBI sequelae, etc.

   In plain terms: Have you been diagnosed with a neurocognitive disorder — like dementia, Alzheimer, vascular dementia, or cognitive issues from a brain injury?

   Evidence required:Treating physician reportEEG or neurological studyMental status exam
2. B

   Understand, remember, or apply information — degree of limitation: extreme, marked, moderate, mild, or no limitation.

   In plain terms: When you're given new information — like instructions for a task or directions — how hard is it for you to understand and remember and apply it?

3. B

   Interact with others — degree of limitation.

   In plain terms: How are you doing being around people — family, friends, or strangers? Are interactions with others a real struggle, or manageable?

4. B

   Concentrate, persist, or maintain pace.

   In plain terms: How is your concentration these days? Can you stay on task — like reading or watching a show — or do thoughts skip and you lose focus?

5. B

   Adapt or manage oneself.

   In plain terms: How are you doing managing your daily life — basic things like hygiene, meals, getting up and out the door?

6. C

   Serious and persistent: ≥2 years of medically documented disorder, marginal adjustment.

   In plain terms: Has this been documented for at least two years with treatment, and do you struggle with even small changes?

   Evidence required:Treating physician report

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