RE: Dementia Rating Scales

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I thought the point of treating was to slow the progression to an MMSE score of 19?? Seems this PBM is closing the barn door after the horses are out...

Anyone know about an " AVDRA " scale for Alzheimer's dementia (331.0)? PBM is looking for a moderate or severe rating on this particular scale to qualify for Namenda and I can't find this on the net.

(They also want a 19 or lower on MMSE by the way.)Thanks,Jacques Guillot, MDMandeville, LA

-- Annie SkaggsLexington, KY

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wow 19 or lower? why bother treating then? LynnTo: From: jacques.guillot@...Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:50:59 -0600Subject: Dementia Rating Scales

Anyone know about an "AVDRA" scale for Alzheimer's dementia (331.0)? PBM is looking for a moderate or severe rating on this particular scale to qualify for Namenda and I can't find this on the net.

(They also want a 19 or lower on MMSE by the way.)Thanks,Jacques Guillot, MDMandeville, LA

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