CDR (Clinical Dementia Rating)

The Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) is a tool used by healthcare professionals to measure the severity of dementia symptoms in individuals. It assesses six areas: memory, orientation, judgment and problem-solving, community affairs, home and hobbies, and personal care. Each area is scored on a scale from 0 (no impairment) to 3 (severe impairment). These scores help determine whether dementia is mild, moderate, or severe, guiding diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring disease progression. The CDR provides a structured, objective way to evaluate cognitive and functional changes over time.