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P2–249: Memory evaluation of people with Alzheimer's disease using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment
Author(s) -
Bartos Ales,
Raisova Miloslava,
Orlikova Hana,
Ripova Daniela
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
alzheimer's and dementia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.713
H-Index - 118
eISSN - 1552-5279
pISSN - 1552-5260
DOI - 10.1016/j.jalz.2013.05.895
Subject(s) - recall , cued recall , free recall , montreal cognitive assessment , encoding (memory) , recall test , cognition , audiology , cognitive impairment , psychology , medicine , cognitive psychology , psychiatry
Its prevalence and influencing factors in China remain unclear. Methods: Participants were all from the Beijing Ageing Brain Rejuvenation Initiative (BABRI). 1211 subjects were randomly recruited and received a battery of neuropsychological examinations for cognitive function assessment as well as a series of personal questions. The prevalence of MCI and its subtypes were computed using Pearson’s criteria. Influencing factors for MCI were then estimated based on the participants’ medical history, lifestyle, diet and leisure activities. Results: Ultimately, 1020 of 1211 subjects(63.95(66.56)years old, 36.7%were men) completed the neuropsychological tests. The overall prevalence of MCI was 15.7%, (over 55 years old) with single domain amnestic, multiple domain amnestic and non-amnestic subtypes showing prevalences of 6.4%, 3.7% and 5.6%, respectively. 864 subjects entered case-control analysis. Hypertension, diabetes mellitus and cerebrovascular disease were risk factors for MCI. Healthy diet and greater involvement in physical, intellectual and social activities were associated with a lower risk of MCI. Conclusions: The prevalence of MCI was compatible with previous studies. Our results demonstrate that several factors seem to reduce the incidence ofMCI. Healthy diet, more involvement in physical, intellectual and social interaction activities, and controlling vascular related diseases may all contribute to a cognition-normal and healthy brain. Identifying these factors may allow elderly people to make wise choices, as well as providing information for clinicians and governmental agencies.