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MemCheck Answers
1. How many people are affected by
memory loss?
Some groups claim
that over 50% of Americans are concerned with memory loss based on
survey data. Around the world, those affected with memory loss
and
those at risk number in the hundreds of millions. For some countries,
the data is incomplete. 2.
Why MemCheck? Can it improve my memory?
Our
tests
have been shown to be highly sensitive to changes in cognitive
performance, corroborating with MRI results (expensive). It is more
sensitive than paper and pencil measures that are still used to make
formal diagnoses. There is some evidence that you can improve
performance by mental exercise in the leading journals, particularly if
you also involve sustained physical exercise, plenty of reports from
users and 3rd party reviewers of MemCheck claim improvement.
3. I took the free test,
now
what?
You receive either a brief assessment (immediate result) or with
a paid subscription you can track yourself over time and receive
reminders from Cognitive Labs.
Paid subscriptions are very inexpensive, averaging just 9 cents per
day. As a Wired magazine
ad said, this is less than a newspaper or coffee.
4. After taking the free
test, I decided to join.
What do I do?
Register before any of our tests or on the main home page to open you
free account. Enter your email address and
select the test you have chosen. To track yourself over time or buy
this service for a loved one, order here through our secure,
global ordering process. We accept credit cards, bank wires,
checks, and purchase orders.
5. I cannot log-on to
take the test again after I registered. What's This?
We now offer unlimited testing so long as you register. With premium
service, available for about 9 cents per day, you receive
reports from us on your activity, which tells you how you compare
against yourself over time and also others in our database, which is a
relational
repository of global cognitive information.
6. Does
your service work on a Mac/Linux/Unix?
Yes, our service currently works on the Mac, Linux, and Unix platforms
and some mobile devices, games and tests operate on the most common web
browsers and Web TV.
7. How many people can use my
account?
One person (the account holder) may use the account. Additional
users must register individually.
8. How was it developed?
By neuroscientists and computer scientists over several years backed by
a significant financial investment, numerous academic and industry
studies. A simple realization has been most effective in driving our
growth: track your shipment (like UPS and FedEx) = track your
brain. Since we did the former on a large-scale, we know how to do the
latter. Technology and bandwidth now makes this possible.
9. How often should I
take a test and exercise my mind?
You should check yourself fairly frequently. (Once a month or more
often is a good guideline). If you are not at risk, every quarter.
Exercises and Games can be played daily. Tracking yourself over
time is
particularly valuable. Many people have reported back to us with the
results of continuing testing and monitoring.
10. I want to tell
friends
about MemCheck. How can I?
Use our tell-a-friend email feature on cognitivelabs.com
or after your test on cognitivecare.com, purchase a
gift subscription for them, or send them a link!
11. My friend signed up
for MemCheck. I told them. What do I get?
We'll send you $10 for every friend that subscribes to our
paid service
12. Should I see my
doctor if I
have a memory concern?
You should - physicians can make the diagnosis and prescribe medication
to treat the symptoms. Like a scale when you are dieting, Cognitive
Labs provides an objective measure of your cognitive status. We can
direct you to other advocacy
groups that help people and caregivers.
13. I understand genetic
factors play a large role in memory loss and
Alzheimer's. How can Cognitive Labs help me in that area?
Our technology has been shown sensitive to detecting memory loss in
people with no
overt symptoms. An individual may decide to seek a
referral after
reviewing his or her performance.
14. Your service and
candid reporting has changed our lives and given us hope. How can we
invest in the company or support it?
Cognitive Labs is a private company and not traded on any exchange.
Individuals have generously funded cognitive labs. The company is
currently experiencing rapid growth.
15. Are you hiring, can I
work with you or collaborate?
Yes, please see our current needs page
or Affiliate page. Please refer to
the news and info page for more contacts. Evangelism is a good thing.
We have executed several
clinical trials since our technology is effective at dispersed,
objective
data collection. For advisors, who actively contribute, we have
sought people of high integrity, high achievement, and intelligence.
16. My spouse has severe
Alzheimer's. Can your test help?
Generally, our tests and program are not effective at this stage. Our
entire focus is on monitoring and memory management so that this
outcome (severe Alzheimer's) becomes less likely for people
around the world.
17. What kinds of services will
you offer in the future?
MemCheck is Act One. Watch for jobs, communities, and services that are
impossible today that will be normal in a few years.
18. Who has signed up for
cognitive labs?
People of all age groups, many people who like games, many baby
boomers, many so-called 'seniors.'
We have found that 'seniors' don't consider themselves as 'seniors' but
as people with lots to contribute, and have the same interests as
anyone of any age.
19. I want to offer
memcheck on my site/blog.
Consult our Affiliate
page for more information. Affiliates can earn while
spreading the word! Bloggers earn $ for every referral they give
us.
20. I have a business
idea or proposal for your company.
Please
send proposals to busdev@cognitivelabs.com or fax to us in Mountain View at
(650) 887-2174. Due to the amount of requests we receive, we may not be
able to respond on a timely basis. We try to answer all inquiries.
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