Of the following, which one is the most useful clinical evaluation tool to assist in the diagnosis of dementia?

A. Folstein's Mini-Mental Status Exam (MMSE)
B. St. Louis University Mental Status Exam (SLUMS)
C. Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
D. Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)


B

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