CDR-SB (Clinical Dementia Rating Sum of Boxes)

The CDR-SB (Clinical Dementia Rating Sum of Boxes) is a tool used by healthcare professionals to measure the severity of dementia symptoms. It involves evaluating a person's memory, thinking, judgment, and daily functioning across multiple areas. Each area is scored, and these scores are summed to create a total that reflects the overall level of cognitive impairment. A higher total indicates more severe dementia. The CDR-SB helps doctors track disease progression over time and assess how well treatments are working, providing a comprehensive picture of a person’s cognitive health.