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DRS-2™
Dementia Rating Scale–2™
Steven Mattis, PhD
Help patients and their families navigate
the difficult road of dementia
Assists in the diagnosis of dementia
A diagnosis of dementia is a turning point
for most families. The affected individual
may be angry, scared, and confused about
the future, and their family may face
difficult decisions. They look to you for
answers because they know you care—
Purpose Measures mental status
in cognitive impairment
to inform treatment
Age
56–105+ years
Format Paper and pencil;
software
Time
15–30 minutes to
administer; 12 minutes
to score
Qual B
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Cognitive and Intelligence
Creating Connections. Changing Lives.