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Learn how cognitive screening differs from full testing, what happens during an evaluation and why getting a baseline in your 50s can help.orgetting names moments after an introduction is common at any age.

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Take the Cognitive Assessment and Lifestyle Check-Ins

Now AARP members and all users with an aarp.org account have access to the Cognitive Assessment, Lifestyle Check-Ins and Additional Tests for no additional cost. And you can retake the assessment every 30 days!

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