What may a score of 25 suggest when interpreting MoCA results?

A score of 25 on the MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) suggests the presence of mild cognitive impairment. The MoCA is designed to assess various cognitive functions, including attention, memory, language, and executive functions. While scores can vary, a score around 25 indicates that the individual may demonstrate some difficulties in cognitive tasks compared to a healthy population with no cognitive impairment.

Scores in the 26-30 range typically indicate normal cognitive function, while scores lower than 26 can signify varying degrees of cognitive impairment. Specifically, a score of 25 is often interpreted as a sign that an individual might be experiencing early cognitive changes that do not yet meet the criteria for dementia, but warrant further evaluation and possibly intervention.

The other interpretations associated with different scores emphasize that while 25 is above average, it does not fully rule out the potential presence of cognitive issues, particularly mild impairment.