Abstract
Alzheimer disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that leads to cognitive impairment and dementia. Within a global reduction in cognitive skills, the loss of memory-related functions has a pivotal role in the development of functional disability. As opposed to physical handicap, disability due to cognitive impairment is a strong determinant of reduced autonomy, hich in turn determines the degree of dependency on a caregiver. We further discuss the role of functional and cognitive screening instruments in the assessment of the degree of autonomy in patients with dementia.
| Translated title of the contribution | Alzheimer disease: Correlation between memory and autonomy |
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| Original language | Portuguese |
| Pages (from-to) | 131-136 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - Aug 9 2005 |
Keywords
- Alzheimer's disease
- Autonomy
- Cognitive test
- Functional assessment scales
- Memory
- Quality of life
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health