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Mirror writing in the elderly.

X Wang1, X Cai, H Chen

  • 1Department of Neurology, Beijing Hospital, Beijing 100730, China.

Chinese Medical Journal
|March 14, 2001
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Mirror writing, a rare phenomenon in the elderly, may indicate brain function degradation. This study suggests its potential as a simple assessment tool for cognitive decline in older adults.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Gerontology
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Brain function naturally declines with age.
  • Assessing cognitive decline in the elderly is crucial for timely intervention.
  • Mirror writing is an unusual writing pattern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the occurrence of mirror writing in elderly individuals.
  • To determine if mirror writing can serve as an indicator of brain function degradation in older adults.

Main Methods:

  • Examined 146 subjects (60 non-elderly, 86 elderly) aged 40-85.
  • Assessed handedness, cognitive function (mini-mental state examination), and written language abilities.
  • Analyzed spontaneous writing, dictation, and copying using both left and right hands.

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Main Results:

  • Mirror writing was observed in 7 elderly subjects (8.1%), with higher prevalence in those over 80.
  • The phenomenon occurred exclusively in the elderly group.
  • The degree of mirror writing was mild, averaging 1.9%.

Conclusions:

  • Mirror writing in the elderly may be a potential indicator of declining brain function.
  • This finding suggests a possible non-invasive method for assessing cognitive health in senile subjects.