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P3‐278: Quality of life in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's dementia (AD): Patient versus caregiver perspective and predictors
Author(s) -
Sapra Mamta,
Deyoung Nathaniel,
Shenal Brian
Publication year - 2015
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.2015.06.1651
Subject(s) - quality of life (healthcare) , activities of daily living , psychology , clinical psychology , cognition , neuropsychology , dementia , caregiver burden , medicine , psychiatry , disease , psychotherapist
functioning is measured using aModifiedMMSEwas developed by the PAHO researchers using nine variables instead of the 19 original MMSE variables. A cutoff point of 12/13 was defined to identify people with cognitive deterioration. With the MMSE, the study also used the Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale to provide a measure of mental health. Results: Weighted analysis finds that 4% of Cuban women and 3% of Cuban men scored a problematic MMSE. While this is lower than rates seen for some LA nations, it is consistent with earlier work, estimating overall rates in LA at 4%. Multivariate analysis provides insight into the demographic and health behaviors associated with higher risks of cognitive deterioration. Conclusions:This paper presents insight into the little understood pattern of health and cognitive decline among the aged in Cuba. Analysis suggests that rates are consistent with other LA nations but overall health and family support also play a role in managing the health of the cognitively impaired.