Cognitive Testing in Denver-Boulder
Structured tests of memory, attention and thinking speed, and 3 clinics in Denver-Boulder that list it.
- Time
- One sitting Length depends on the test
- What you do
- Answer questions and tasks On paper or a screen
- You get
- Scores by skill Compared with your age group
Cognitive testing uses structured tasks, on paper or on a computer, to measure memory, attention, processing speed and reasoning, and scores you against people of a similar age.
Taken while you are well, the result is a baseline, so a change years later can be measured rather than guessed at. A single result is a snapshot, and sleep, stress, language and familiarity with the test can all move it.
Brain health in Denver-Boulder, by the numbers
The rate of serious difficulty with memory or focus in Denver-Boulder is lower than the national rate. About 1 in 8 adults in Denver-Boulder have serious difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions, compared with about 1 in 7 nationally. That adds up to roughly 340,000 adults across seven counties.
CDC estimates. PLACES figures are modelled from a national health survey, not counted from medical records, so read them as estimates.
See how the seven counties compare
| County | Serious difficulty with memory or focus | Frequent mental distress | Depression |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 13.5% | 15.2% | 22.7% |
| Arapahoe | 13.3% | 15.9% | 21.7% |
| Jefferson | 12.5% | 14.8% | 23.1% |
| Adams | 15.7% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
| Douglas | 10.7% | 14.2% | 21.1% |
| Boulder | 12.6% | 15.2% | 23.3% |
| Broomfield | 11.3% | 14.4% | 21.4% |
| Denver-Boulder | 13.2% | 15.4% | 22.1% |
| United States | 14.3% | 16.5% | 21.6% |
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 county estimates. Denver-Boulder = Denver, Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams, Douglas, Boulder and Broomfield counties, weighted by adult population.
longevityclinicshub.comIf you've noticed changes in memory, focus or mood, start with your regular doctor. The tests above add detail, but they work best alongside that visit.
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Cognitive Testing: common questions
Which clinics in Denver-Boulder list cognitive testing?
3 in our Denver-Boulder guide: Colorado Center for Medical Excellence, National Jewish Health Executive Health and Pure Family Medicine.
Can I prepare for it?
Sleep well and take it on an ordinary day. Being tired, stressed or unwell can lower a score.
Is a low score a diagnosis?
No. It is a reason to look more closely, and a physician would take other steps before drawing any conclusion.
Sources: National Institute on Aging: Assessing Cognitive Impairment in Older Patients