Summary of recommendations for screening older people (≥ 65 yr) for cognitive impairment from Canada and elsewhere
| Organization | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (current) | Do not screen asymptomatic older adults (≥ 65 yr) for cognitive impairment |
| Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (2001) (15) | Insufficient evidence to recommend for or against screening for cognitive impairment |
| National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2011) (36) | Screening for dementia in general population should not be undertaken |
| BC Ministry of Health, 2014 (39) | Do not screen asymptomatic population |
| US Preventive Services Task Force (2014) (40) | Insufficient evidence to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for cognitive impairment |