Mini-ACE

Also known as the Mini-Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination

Mini-Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination (Mini-ACE or M-ACE) is a brief cognitive screening test.

Mini-ACE is now the recommended screening tool for cognitive impairment in New Zealand. It replaced the MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) on 1 September 2020. 

There are 3 versions of the Mini-ACE tool:

The different versions help to avoid learning effects in longitudinal monitoring. The only difference is the name and address of the memory item. You should always refer to the administration and scoring guide when you use the Mini-ACE. 

Training

Training modules on Mini-ACE are available online for first-time users on the following platforms:

LearnOnline
Ko Awatea Learn
Te Whariki A Toi
ConnectMe
HealthLearn 

References

  1. Introducing the Mini-ACE Dementia Foundation, NZ, 2020
Credits: Health Navigator Editorial Team.