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Language: Spanish
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: In Cuba, life expectancy at birth now surpasses the rate of 77 years. This reality brings about an exponential increase in the number of senior adults diagnosed with dementia syndrome. One of the most well-known and used cognitive screening instruments is the Minimental Test. Despite its widespread use, it has been suggested for more than two decades the need to use other tools instead of the traditional Minimental test, referring, among other reasons, structural difficulties and psychometric problems.
Objective: To carry out a critical assessment of the Minimental test and to offer an overview of alternative cognitive screening instruments that can be used in clinical practice and that overcome the limitations of the Minimental Test.
Conclusions: The use of the Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination-Revised, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, and the INECO Frontal Screening would be of inestimable value for the medical staff responsible for the care of senior adults at all levels, while its use would overcome the multiple limitations presented by the Minimental test.