Table 5. Mini-Cognitive Assessment Instrument.

Step 1. Ask the patient to repeat three unrelated words, such as “ball,” “dog,” and “window.”

Step 2. Ask the patient to draw a simple clock set to 10 minutes after eleven o'clock (11:10). A correct response is drawing of a circle with the numbers placed in approximately the correct positions, with the hands pointing to the 11 and 2.

Step 3. Ask the patient to recall the three words from Step 1. One point is given for each item that is recalled correctly. Scoring will be done by Meals on Wheels office volunteer

Interpretation: