Neuropsychological assessment of the severely impaired elderly patient.

作者: Judith Saxton , Andrew A. Swihart

DOI: 10.1016/S0749-0690(18)30669-4

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摘要: Neuropsychological assessment of the elderly impaired subject is an obvious prerequisite to diagnosis and measurement decline in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). A variety standardized cognitive tests mental status scales are used assess mildly moderately patients; however, patients beyond stage often too deteriorated complete these tests. Assessment severely patient possible with modified a manner so as measure preferred functions within range abilities subjects. This article describes some useful currently available testing techniques also presents new device designed specifically for use evaluation demented individual.

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