The mini-Cog is a rapid screening test physicians use to help confirm a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s since it helps identify mild cognitive impairment. This test measures a person’s short-term recall and clock drawing. The one administering the test will choose a set of three words, ask the individual to remember the three words, and then ask the person to repeat the words. The individual will then have to move on to drawing a clock (which tests a person’s executive functioning [the ability to efficiently organize, plan, and carry out a set of tasks]). The person will then have to recall the three words they were asked to remember at the beginning. One point is given for each word the individual can correctly remember. Two points are given to the individual if they draw the clock correctly (making it possible to earn a total of 5 points). Thus, earning only zero, one, or two points indicates there is a cause for concern in a person’s cognitive function.