Alzheimer Disease: correlation between memory and autonomy
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https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832005000300005Keywords:
Alzheimer's disease, autonomy, quality of life, memory, cognitive test, functional assessment scalesAbstract
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, which 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.Downloads
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2005-06-01
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Alzheimer Disease: correlation between memory and autonomy . (2005). Archives of Clinical Psychiatry, 32(3), 131-136. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832005000300005